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SE8

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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SE8 is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £585,406
1yr change ▼ 4.8%
Crime 161% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£585,406

▼ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

104% above national avg

Crime Rate

212.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

161% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

291 Mbps

Property Prices in SE8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SE8 is £585,406, which is 55% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SE8 cost 104.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SE8 have fallen 4.8% 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 £663,250 2
Semi-detached £748,143 7
Terraced £674,749 123
Flat £391,157 629
All types £585,406 805

5-Year Price History

£504K £536K £569K £601K £633K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SE8

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

With 212.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SE8 has a crime rate significantly 161% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
59.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
44.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
47.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SE8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SE8 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Clyde Nursery School. Nursery Good mi
Deptford Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Grinling Gibbons Primary School Primary Good mi
Oak Gardens Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

7

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 SE8 are 291.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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291.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SE8 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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SE8 — LONDON

Area Summary

SE8 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£585,406, 104% above national average), higher-than-average crime (161% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (291 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SE8 LONDON

What is the average house price in SE8 LONDON?
The average house price in SE8 (LONDON) is £585,406, based on 805 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 104% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.8% over the past year.
Is SE8 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SE8 is above the national average (212.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (59.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (44.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SE8 LONDON?
The population of SE8 (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 SE8?
The average broadband download speed in SE8 is 291 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SE8 LONDON?
There are 12 schools in or near SE8. 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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