Is SE1 3SB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2481 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE1 3SB. Most common: Theft from the person.

Theft from the person
529
Violence & sexual offences
440
Other theft
400
Anti-social behaviour
340
Shoplifting
182
Robbery
117
Burglary
104
Public order
101

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 3SB 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 3SB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE1 3SB on Check Food Hygiene

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