Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

VICTORIA CRESCENT, SE19 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA CRESCENT, SE19 1AF.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE19 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SE19 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE19 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Crescent, 0.8km from Norwood New Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1AF is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 7.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00015464 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1AF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 321,000

16 sales · Mean £ 326,718

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE19 1AF is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences165
Anti-social behaviour159
Vehicle crime47
Public order38
Other theft37

school Local Schools

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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.4 km
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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.4 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.5 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.6 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils0.9 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.3 km
  • The Paxton0.6 km
  • The Alma0.7 km
  • The colby arms0.3 km
  • The Two Towers0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.5 km
  • Golden Bowl0.6 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.5 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.3 km
  • Palazzo0.6 km
  • + 58 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.2 km
  • Spice Hill0.2 km
  • Palace Kebab0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
  • Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Peninsula Kitchen0.6 km
  • Palace Minimarket0.8 km
  • Laksha News0.6 km
  • Paxton Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Sondlys Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.3 km
  • Crystal Palace1.1 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.3 km