Is SE5 8RW a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
1608 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of SE5 8RW. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.
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 SE5 8RW specifically.
Flood risk
Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.
1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.
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CQC ratings near SE5 8RW on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near SE5 8RW on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.