Living in SE21, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE21 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 SE21
102 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £768,000 and a range from £120,000 to £2,825,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 CLIVE ROAD, SE21 8BS | semi-detached | £1,340,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 10 SPENSER MEWS, SE21 8SN | terraced | £1,000,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 182 CLIVE ROAD, SE21 8BS | semi-detached | £1,100,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| FLAT 11 DUNLIN COURT ROSENDALE ROAD, SE21 8RD | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 5 WALKERSCROFT MEAD, SE21 8LJ | terraced | £850,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 79D ROSENDALE ROAD, SE21 8EZ | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-03-06 |
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
167 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| The Charter School North Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
103 state primary and 28 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep & Senior, Fidelis College and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near SE21, 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.
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 | 35.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.4% |
| Skilled trades | 7.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
430 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE21 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE21
What is the average house price in SE21?
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 SE21?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE21?
The median of 102 recorded sales around central SE21 in the last 2 years is £768,000, ranging from £120,000 to £2,825,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE21?
167 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE21, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE21?
430 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE21 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE21 at risk of flooding?
Central SE21 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 SE21 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £768,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 430 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE21 safe?
430 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE21 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? SE21 or SE27, SE21 or SE24, SE21 or SE22.
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