Living in SE22, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE22 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 SE22
204 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £822,000 and a range from £185,000 to £2,015,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 LANDELLS ROAD, SE22 9PL | terraced | £875,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 3 SILVESTER ROAD, SE22 9PD | terraced | £875,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 47 FELLBRIGG ROAD, SE22 9HQ | terraced | £1,250,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT C 288 CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD, SE22 9JJ | flat-maisonette | £407,500 | 2026-05-27 |
| 109 FRIERN ROAD, SE22 0AZ | flat-maisonette | £415,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| FLAT 4 69 SILVESTER ROAD, SE22 9PF | flat-maisonette | £345,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
182 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| The Charter School North Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
113 state primary and 29 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep & Senior, Fidelis College and others.
All 13 fee-paying schools near SE22, 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
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Goldsmiths College, University of London.
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 | 39.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 21.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 3.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
460 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE22 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 SE22
What is the average house price in SE22?
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 SE22?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE22?
The median of 204 recorded sales around central SE22 in the last 2 years is £822,000, ranging from £185,000 to £2,015,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE22?
182 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE22, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE22?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE22 at risk of flooding?
Central SE22 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 SE22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £822,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 460 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE22 safe?
460 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE22 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? SE22 or SE24, SE22 or SE21, SE22 or SE15.
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