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SE26

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE26 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £537,422
1yr change ▲ 7.0%
Crime 52% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£537,422

▲ 7.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

87% above national avg

Crime Rate

123.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in SE26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE26 is £537,422, which is 59% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE26 cost 87.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE26 have risen 7.0% 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 £1,191,883 24
Semi-detached £823,394 110
Terraced £679,054 301
Flat £386,400 714
All types £537,422 1210

5-Year Price History

£517K £530K £542K £554K £567K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE26

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

With 123.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE26 has a crime rate significantly 52% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
34.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
28.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE26 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Adamsrill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Haseltine Primary School Primary Good mi
Kelvin Grove Primary School Primary Good mi
Eliot Bank Primary School Primary Good mi
St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

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 SE26 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE26 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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SE26 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE26 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£537,422, 87% above national average), higher-than-average crime (52% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE26 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE26 LONDON?
The average house price in SE26 (LONDON) is £537,422, based on 1210 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 87% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.0% over the past year.
Is SE26 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE26 is above the national average (123.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE26 LONDON?
The population of SE26 (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 SE26?
The average broadband download speed in SE26 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE26 LONDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SE26. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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