SE19 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwood Drive, 0.5km 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 1EJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00015467 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EJ.
224
37
£ 55,500 /yr
47%
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
SE19 1EJ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1EJ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE19 1EJ 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.
school Local Schools
Rockmount Primary School
Priory School
Paxton Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway Bell0.5 km
- The Paxton0.7 km
- The Two Towers0.7 km
- Cocktail Embassy0.7 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.7 km
- Golden Bowl0.7 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.7 km
- Eastern cuisine0.6 km
- Manuel's0.7 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Golden Fry0.5 km
- Spice Hill0.5 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
- Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.6 km
- Elia The Authentic Greek0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- H m newsmarket0.6 km
- Craft And Courage0.6 km
- AM2PM Food Store0.9 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Sefgrove Chemist0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.5 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.6 km
- Crystal Palace1.2 km
- West Norwood1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191EJ · Data under Open Government Licence