Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SE19 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE19 1AX.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE19 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 77% of tenure in SE19 1AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE19 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1AX is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00015457 (shared with 5 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 1AX. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean42.2%
Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

SE19 1AX has low crime rates — 43 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 offences128
Anti-social behaviour119
Vehicle crime36
Other theft34
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.4 km
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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.5 km
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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.7 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils0.8 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.8 km
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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding2466 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Wood School

Good391 pupils0.9 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Cocktail Embassy0.7 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
  • The Great Southern0.2 km
  • The bull & finch0.2 km
  • The Two Towers0.3 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • 400 Rabbits0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Coopers0.7 km
  • High View Care Services0.7 km
  • + 55 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Craft And Courage0.6 km
  • Clive Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Crystal news0.7 km
  • H m newsmarket0.2 km
  • Shell uk ltd (grocery)0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Shanghai Wok0.9 km
  • Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Lions Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • The Cooperative Food0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Astra Palace Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.1 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.0 km
  • Crystal Palace1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.2 km