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SE4

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE4 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £610,341
1yr change ▲ 1.2%
Crime 59% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£610,341

▲ 1.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

113% above national avg

Crime Rate

129.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

59% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

348 Mbps

Property Prices in SE4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE4 is £610,341, which is 53% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE4 cost 112.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE4 have risen 1.2% 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 £897,570 15
Semi-detached £906,419 73
Terraced £797,045 367
Flat £444,244 570
All types £610,341 1059

5-Year Price History

£599K £604K £610K £615K £620K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE4

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

With 129.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE4 has a crime rate significantly 59% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
39.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
25.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE4 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chelwood Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Beecroft Garden Primary Primary Not inspected mi
Gordonbrock Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
John Stainer Community Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Myatt Garden Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

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 SE4 are 348.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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348.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE4 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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SE4 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE4 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£610,341, 113% above national average), higher-than-average crime (59% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (348 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE4 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE4 LONDON?
The average house price in SE4 (LONDON) is £610,341, based on 1059 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 113% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.2% over the past year.
Is SE4 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE4 is above the national average (129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (25.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE4 LONDON?
The population of SE4 (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 SE4?
The average broadband download speed in SE4 is 348 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE4 LONDON?
There are 8 schools in or near SE4. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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