SE19 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Hill, 0.4km 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 1DY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 42% 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.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £684k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00015462 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1DY.
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37
£ 55,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, SE19 1DY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1DY. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 579,257
3 sales · Mean £ 608,085
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE19 1DY has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Priory School
The Norwood School
Rockmount Primary School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Kingswood Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Paxton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Railway Bell0.7 km
- The Paxton0.6 km
- The colby arms0.7 km
- The Two Towers0.6 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Crown Kebab0.8 km
- La Cucina Di Daffy0.8 km
- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.7 km
- Golden Bowl0.6 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.6 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Golden Fry0.7 km
- Maxin Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Napoletana Pizzeria0.9 km
- New Morleys0.8 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- ATM Food & Wine0.8 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Crown Food \& Wine0.6 km
- Crown Point Food \& Wine0.9 km
- H & M Meats0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- The Cooperative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.7 km
- West Norwood1.2 km
- Sydenham Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191DY · Data under Open Government Licence