Is SE17 1RL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2197 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE17 1RL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
467
Anti-social behaviour
452
Theft from the person
372
Shoplifting
207
Other theft
180
Robbery
101
Public order
96
Drugs
82

House prices

£582,473

Average price in Southwark (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.2% year on year.

Terraced
£849,890
Semi-detached
£1,240,119
Detached
£1,745,793
Flat / maisonette
£478,867

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE17 1RL 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 SE17 1RL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE17 1RL on Check Food Hygiene

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