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SE2

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE2 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £417,498
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 17% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£417,498

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% above national avg

Crime Rate

94.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

17% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

Property Prices in SE2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE2 is £417,498, which is 68% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE2 cost 45.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE2 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £587,125 8
Semi-detached £479,537 90
Terraced £417,522 416
Flat £278,392 160
All types £417,498 691

5-Year Price History

£393K £406K £418K £430K £443K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 94.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE2 has a crime rate 17% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
29.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE2 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Abbey Wood Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
De Lucy Primary School Primary Good mi
St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Paul's Academy Secondary Requires improvement mi
Alexander McLeod Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

299,528

Population

57

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
25.0%
Private rent
24.0%
Social rent
31.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE2 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE2 is collected by Greenwich. The Band D rate is £1,814/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SE2 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE2 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£417,498, 45% above national average), higher-than-average crime (17% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE2 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE2 LONDON?
The average house price in SE2 (LONDON) is £417,498, based on 691 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.
Is SE2 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE2 is close to the national average at 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE2 LONDON?
The population of SE2 (LONDON) is approximately 299,528 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 24% are privately rented, and 31% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE2?
The average broadband download speed in SE2 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE2 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SE2. 10% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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