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SE23

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE23 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £563,626
1yr change ▲ 2.8%
Crime 35% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£563,626

▲ 2.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

96% above national avg

Crime Rate

109.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

350 Mbps

Property Prices in SE23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE23 is £563,626, which is 57% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE23 cost 96.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE23 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 £1,069,200 51
Semi-detached £998,724 120
Terraced £720,102 345
Flat £401,985 827
All types £563,626 1400

5-Year Price History

£540K £551K £561K £572K £583K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE23

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

With 109.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE23 has a crime rate significantly 35% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
33.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE23 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Dalmain Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stillness Junior School Primary Good mi
Stillness Infant School Primary Good mi
Fairlawn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Horniman Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

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 SE23 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE23 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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SE23 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE23 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£563,626, 96% above national average), higher-than-average crime (35% above national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE23 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE23 LONDON?
The average house price in SE23 (LONDON) is £563,626, based on 1400 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 96% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.8% over the past year.
Is SE23 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE23 is above the national average (109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (24.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE23 LONDON?
The population of SE23 (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 SE23?
The average broadband download speed in SE23 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE23 LONDON?
There are 13 schools in or near SE23. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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