Living in SE1, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE1 in Southwark. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southwark: £582,473, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £507,914.
What actually sold around SE1
64 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £468,000 and a range from £237,000 to £1,350,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 11 RUSSELL LODGE, 24 SPURGEON STREET, SE1 4YJ | flat-maisonette | £875,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| FLAT 88 RATCLIFFE COURT GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4LD | flat-maisonette | £465,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| FLAT 17 BRENLEY HOUSE TABARD GARDEN ESTATE, SE1 1YG | flat-maisonette | £480,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 11 TRINITY CHURCH SQUARE, SE1 4HU | flat-maisonette | £872,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 1 STERRY STREET, SE1 4NE | flat-maisonette | £255,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| FLAT 48 LONGSTONE COURT, 22 GREAT DOVER STREET, SE1 4LB | flat-maisonette | £450,000 | 2026-01-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
255 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
148 state primary and 41 state secondary schools within range, plus 30 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
30 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
12 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 42.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 6.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2581 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE1 in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), sea flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE1
What is the average house price in SE1?
The average sold price in Southwark is £582,473 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE1?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE1?
The median of 64 recorded sales around central SE1 in the last 2 years is £468,000, ranging from £237,000 to £1,350,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE1?
255 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE1, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE1?
2581 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE1 in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person (Police.uk).
Is SE1 at risk of flooding?
Central SE1 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £468,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2581 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE1 safe?
2581 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was theft from the person. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE1 or SE1P, SE1 or SE17, SE1 or EC4R.
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