SE19 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakwood Drive, 0.6km 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 1EP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% 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 59 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00015473 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKWOOD DRIVE, SE19 1EP.
189
32
£ 55,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1EP 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SE19 1EP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-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 1EP. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around SE19 1EP is moderate at 59 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 Junior School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
All Saints CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway Bell0.5 km
- The Paxton0.8 km
- The Alma0.7 km
- The colby arms0.6 km
- The Two Towers0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.8 km
- Golden Bowl0.7 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.7 km
- Eastern cuisine0.6 km
- Palazzo0.7 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Golden Fry0.4 km
- Spice Hill0.5 km
- Palace Kebab0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
- Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen0.5 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Crown Food \& Wine1.0 km
- Peninsula Kitchen0.7 km
- Palace Minimarket0.7 km
- Laksha News0.7 km
- Paxton Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.6 km
- Crystal Palace1.1 km
- Sydenham Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191EP · Data under Open Government Licence