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SE3

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE3 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £657,096
1yr change ▼ 3.6%
Crime 9% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£657,096

▼ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

129% above national avg

Crime Rate

74.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

9% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

293 Mbps

Property Prices in SE3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE3 is £657,096, which is 50% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE3 cost 129.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE3 have fallen 3.6% 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 £1,547,400 65
Semi-detached £987,595 178
Terraced £757,632 384
Flat £438,114 1047
All types £657,096 1717

5-Year Price History

£606K £627K £649K £670K £691K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE3

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

With 74.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE3 has a crime rate 9% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE3 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Invicta Primary School Primary Good mi
Thomas Tallis School Secondary Not inspected mi
The Pointer School Other Not inspected mi
Blackheath Prep Other Not inspected mi
Heath House Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

5

Good

0

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 SE3 are 293.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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293.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

70%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE3 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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SE3 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE3 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£657,096, 129% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (293 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE3 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE3 LONDON?
The average house price in SE3 (LONDON) is £657,096, based on 1717 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 129% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is SE3 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE3 is close to the national average at 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE3 LONDON?
The population of SE3 (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 SE3?
The average broadband download speed in SE3 is 293 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 70%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE3 LONDON?
There are 18 schools in or near SE3. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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