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SE5

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE5 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £604,120
1yr change ▼ 10.6%
Crime 254% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£604,120

▼ 10.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

110% above national avg

Crime Rate

287.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

254% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

Property Prices in SE5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE5 is £604,120, which is 54% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE5 cost 110.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE5 have fallen 10.6% 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 £1,676,556 13
Semi-detached £1,150,730 32
Terraced £976,077 254
Flat £446,269 994
All types £604,120 1359

5-Year Price History

£578K £595K £612K £630K £647K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE5

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

With 287.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE5 has a crime rate significantly 254% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
81.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
15.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
63.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
69.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE5 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Crawford Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes Primary Outstanding mi
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Primary Good mi
St George's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

4

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 SE5 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE5 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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SE5 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE5 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£604,120, 110% above national average), higher-than-average crime (254% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE5 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE5 LONDON?
The average house price in SE5 (LONDON) is £604,120, based on 1359 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 110% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.6% over the past year.
Is SE5 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE5 is above the national average (287.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (81.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (63.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE5 LONDON?
The population of SE5 (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 SE5?
The average broadband download speed in SE5 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE5 LONDON?
There are 19 schools in or near SE5. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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