Living in SE16, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE16 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 SE16
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £456,000 and a range from £125,000 to £1,275,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 29 ONTARIO POINT, 28 SURREY QUAYS ROAD, SE16 7EE | flat-maisonette | £690,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 39 IRWELL ESTATE, SE16 7JR | flat-maisonette | £372,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 1 PRINCE OF ORANGE COURT ORANGE PLACE, SE16 2UH | flat-maisonette | £575,000 | 2026-03-03 |
| FLAT B 171 LOWER ROAD, SE16 2XL | flat-maisonette | £345,000 | 2026-02-19 |
| FLAT 12 388 SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD, SE16 2ET | flat-maisonette | £640,000 | 2026-02-01 |
| 129 MONTREAL HOUSE SURREY QUAYS ROAD, SE16 7AQ | flat-maisonette | £415,000 | 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
232 schools within 3 miles , of which 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Redriff Primary, City of London Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Marion Richardson Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Mulberry School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
140 state primary and 40 state secondary schools within range, plus 21 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
21 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, City of London School for Girls, Daffodil Preparatory School, Darul Hadis Latifiah and others.
All 21 fee-paying schools near SE16, 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
4 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Queen Mary University of London, Trinity Laban.
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 | 40.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 7.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
874 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE16
What is the average house price in SE16?
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 SE16?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE16?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central SE16 in the last 2 years is £456,000, ranging from £125,000 to £1,275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE16?
232 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE16, and 98% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE16?
874 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE16 at risk of flooding?
Central SE16 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 98% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £456,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 874 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE16 safe?
874 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE16 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? SE16 or E1W, SE16 or E98, SE16 or SE1P.
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