SE19 1HA is a safe, established residential area on Colby Road, 1.1km from Norwood New Town in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Wood ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE19 1HA has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00019862 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLBY ROAD, SE19 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLBY ROAD, SE19 1HA.
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£ 66,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1HA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE19 1HA — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1HA. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 700,000
9 sales · Mean £ 723,666
Terraced
£ 1,250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
Flat
£ 377,500
8 sales · Mean £ 385,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE19 1HA has low crime rates — 38 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
Paxton Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Rockmount Primary School
Kingsdale Foundation School
Priory School
Elm Wood School
Dulwich Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Cocktail Embassy0.6 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- The Great Southern0.2 km
- The bull & finch0.1 km
- The Two Towers0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Crespidia0.9 km
- 400 Rabbits0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- Coopers0.6 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Craft And Courage0.5 km
- Clive Food & Wine0.9 km
- Crystal news0.6 km
- H m newsmarket0.1 km
- Shell uk ltd (grocery)0.5 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Shanghai Wok0.8 km
- Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar0.5 km
- Lions Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
- The Cooperative Food0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Astra Palace Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.1 km
- Sydenham Hill1.0 km
- Crystal Palace1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191HA · Data under Open Government Licence