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SE6

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE6 encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £498,771
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 108% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£498,771

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

74% above national avg

Crime Rate

168.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

108% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

342 Mbps

Property Prices in SE6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE6 is £498,771, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE6 cost 73.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE6 have fallen 4.0% 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 £718,043 12
Semi-detached £643,041 216
Terraced £565,749 673
Flat £315,268 696
All types £498,771 1672

5-Year Price History

£478K £488K £498K £508K £519K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE6

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

With 168.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE6 has a crime rate significantly 108% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
26.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE6 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Athelney Primary School Primary Good mi
Elfrida Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Forster Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Holbeach Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Rathfern Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

301,255

Population

57

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
25.0%
Social rent
29.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SE6 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE6 is collected by Lewisham. The Band D rate is £1,926/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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SE6 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE6 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£498,771, 74% above national average), higher-than-average crime (108% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE6 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE6 LONDON?
The average house price in SE6 (LONDON) is £498,771, based on 1672 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 74% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is SE6 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE6 is above the national average (168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE6 LONDON?
The population of SE6 (LONDON) is approximately 301,255 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 25% are privately rented, and 29% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SE6?
The average broadband download speed in SE6 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE6 LONDON?
There are 17 schools in or near SE6. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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