Is SE1 8AN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3147 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SE1 8AN. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
662
Theft from the person
613
Violence & sexual offences
502
Anti-social behaviour
436
Shoplifting
348
Public order
149
Robbery
118
Bicycle theft
103

House prices

£536,623

Average price in Lambeth (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 6.3% year on year.

Terraced
£796,865
Semi-detached
£1,028,861
Detached
£1,153,203
Flat / maisonette
£439,289

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SE1 8AN 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 8AN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE1 8AN on Check Food Hygiene

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