Living in SE15, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE15 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 £553,870.
What actually sold around SE15
47 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £465,000 and a range from £145,000 to £1,846,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 30 LEONARD COURT MEETING HOUSE LANE, SE15 2BF | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| FLAT 2 45 RYE LANE, SE15 5ER | flat-maisonette | £230,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 86 WOODS ROAD, SE15 2SW | terraced | £600,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| APARTMENT 39 2 WOODS ROAD, SE15 2PX | flat-maisonette | £415,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 19 HONEYWOOD HOUSE GOLDSMITH ROAD, SE15 5SX | flat-maisonette | £410,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| FLAT 102 LEONARD COURT COBDEN WALK, SE15 2BP | flat-maisonette | £520,000 | 2026-03-30 |
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
202 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| John Stainer Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| The Charter School North Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
124 state primary and 36 state secondary schools within range, plus 17 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
17 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Daffodil Preparatory School, David Game College and others.
All 17 fee-paying schools near SE15, with ages and admissions →
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
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, London South Bank University.
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 | 23.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1148 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE15
What is the average house price in SE15?
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 SE15?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE15?
The median of 47 recorded sales around central SE15 in the last 2 years is £465,000, ranging from £145,000 to £1,846,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE15?
202 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE15, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE15?
1148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE15 at risk of flooding?
Central SE15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £465,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1148 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE15 safe?
1148 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE15 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. 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? SE15 or SE14, SE15 or SE5, SE15 or SE22.
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