Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

BATTENBERG WALK, SE19 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTENBERG WALK, SE19 1AR.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE19 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE19 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £393,333 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE19 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Battenberg Walk, 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 1AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £393k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00015461 (shared with 23 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 1AR. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.7%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean33.0%
Other / Mixed19.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 620,000

1 sales · Mean £ 620,000

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

Crime around SE19 1AR is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour194
Violence and sexual offences164
Vehicle crime48
Public order42
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.3 km
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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.5 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.6 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.7 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.9 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.2 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

64 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.5 km
  • Golden Bowl0.6 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.5 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.3 km
  • Palazzo0.6 km
  • + 59 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 Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Peninsula Kitchen0.6 km
  • Palace Minimarket0.7 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
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Astra Palace Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.3 km
  • Crystal Palace1.0 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.2 km