Is SE16 5GD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

1037 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE16 5GD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
238
Anti-social behaviour
232
Theft from the person
108
Other theft
84
Burglary
74
Shoplifting
61
Vehicle crime
55
Public order
52

House prices

£569,160

Average price in Southwark (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 2.1% year on year.

Terraced
£835,115
Semi-detached
£1,226,452
Detached
£1,727,364
Flat / maisonette
£466,671

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE16 5GD 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 SE16 5GD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE16 5GD on Check Food Hygiene

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