Is SE1 8EE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3141 crimes recorded

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

Other theft
653
Theft from the person
605
Violence & sexual offences
502
Anti-social behaviour
430
Shoplifting
347
Public order
150
Robbery
121
Bicycle theft
106

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 SE1 8EE 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 8EE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SE1 8EE on Check Food Hygiene

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