SE19 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwood Drive, 0.6km from Norwood, Upper in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1EN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 68% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00015474 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EN.
172
37
£ 55,500 /yr
45%
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 68% social renting, SE19 1EN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1EN. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1EN is moderate at 69 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
Rockmount Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Priory School
All Saints CofE Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway Bell0.4 km
- The Paxton0.9 km
- The Two Towers0.9 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.3 km
- The White Hart0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
- Golden Bowl0.9 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.8 km
- Eastern cuisine0.6 km
- Rock steady rum lounge0.6 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Fry0.4 km
- Spice Hill0.5 km
- Tasty Flavours1.0 km
- Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.3 km
- Elia The Authentic Greek0.3 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- H m newsmarket0.6 km
- Shell uk ltd (grocery)1.0 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Sefgrove Chemist0.3 km
- Laksha News0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.6 km
- Crystal Palace1.0 km
- Penge1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191EN · Data under Open Government Licence