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SE20

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE20 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £443,739
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 31% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£443,739

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

55% above national avg

Crime Rate

106.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

31% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

Property Prices in SE20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE20 is £443,739, which is 66% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE20 cost 54.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE20 have risen 2.8% 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 £790,208 12
Semi-detached £678,101 69
Terraced £575,579 219
Flat £335,878 594
All types £443,739 954

5-Year Price History

£439K £442K £446K £449K £453K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE20

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

With 106.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE20 has a crime rate significantly 31% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
29.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
20.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE20 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Stewart Fleming Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Harris Primary Academy Kent House Primary Not inspected mi
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Primary Not inspected mi
St John's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
James Dixon Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

335,319

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE20 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE20 is collected by Bromley. The Band D rate is £1,842/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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SE20 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE20 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£443,739, 55% above national average), higher-than-average crime (31% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE20 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE20 LONDON?
The average house price in SE20 (LONDON) is £443,739, based on 954 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 55% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is SE20 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE20 is above the national average (106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE20 LONDON?
The population of SE20 (LONDON) is approximately 335,319 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 16% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE20?
The average broadband download speed in SE20 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE20 LONDON?
There are 7 schools in or near SE20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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