Is SE1 2YH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1938 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE1 2YH. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
383
Theft from the person
316
Anti-social behaviour
315
Other theft
309
Shoplifting
148
Burglary
99
Robbery
86
Public order
81

House prices

£572,478

Average price in Southwark (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£838,160
Semi-detached
£1,229,706
Detached
£1,740,029
Flat / maisonette
£469,796

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE1 2YH specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SE1 2YH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE1 2YH on Check Food Hygiene

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