Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ALEXANDRA DRIVE, SE19 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA DRIVE, SE19 1AJ.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

The IMD places SE19 1AJ among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion. Property prices are trending down 22.2% year-on-year.

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

SE19 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Drive, 0.9km 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 1AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £564k, down 22.2% 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00015459 (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 1AJ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean26.0%
Other / Mixed16.7%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 442,250

22 sales · Mean £ 459,795

Terraced

£ 908,500

2 sales · Mean £ 908,500

Semi-Detached

£ 1,450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,450,000

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

SE19 1AJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour128
Vehicle crime39
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson27

school Local Schools

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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.4 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.4 km
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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.6 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.8 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils0.8 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding2466 pupils0.9 km
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Elm Wood School

Good391 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.3 km
  • The Paxton0.4 km
  • The Alma0.8 km
  • The Two Towers0.4 km
  • The Sparrowhawk0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.4 km
  • Golden Bowl0.4 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.4 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.2 km
  • Palazzo0.7 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.2 km
  • Spice Hill0.1 km
  • Palace Kebab0.7 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Peninsula Kitchen0.7 km
  • Palace Minimarket0.9 km
  • AM2PM Food Store0.9 km
  • Clive Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Crystal news0.8 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Astra Palace Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.1 km