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SE21

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE21 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,015,447
1yr change ▼ 16.0%
Crime 1% above avg
Schools 4 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,015,447

▼ 16.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

254% above national avg

Crime Rate

81.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

341 Mbps

Property Prices in SE21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE21 is £1,015,447, which is 22% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE21 cost 253.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE21 have fallen 16.0% 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 £2,280,883 35
Semi-detached £1,896,792 106
Terraced £1,003,928 118
Flat £478,359 250
All types £1,015,447 513

5-Year Price History

£874K £932K £990K £1047K £1105K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE21

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

SE21 has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

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

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Schools in SE21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE21 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Other Not inspected mi
Alleyn's Oakfield Other Not inspected mi
Rosemead Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi
Dulwich Wood Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Dulwich Wood Primary School Primary Good mi

4

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

314,786

Population

57

Median Age

18%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
18.0%
Private rent
26.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE21 are 341.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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341.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE21 is collected by Southwark. The Band D rate is £1,693/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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SE21 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE21 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,015,447, 254% above national average), strong school provision (4 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (341 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE21 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE21 LONDON?
The average house price in SE21 (LONDON) is £1,015,447, based on 513 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 254% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.0% over the past year.
Is SE21 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE21 is close to the national average at 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE21 LONDON?
The population of SE21 (LONDON) is approximately 314,786 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 18% of homes are owner-occupied, 26% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE21?
The average broadband download speed in SE21 is 341 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 SE21 LONDON?
There are 11 schools in or near SE21. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 4 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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