Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

POND MEAD, SE21 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POND MEAD, SE21 7AR.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE21 7AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SE21 7AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £714k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £714k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7AR is a safe, established residential area on Pond Mead, 0.6km from Herne Hill in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For families considering a move, SE21 7AR represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £714k, down 0.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00020516 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7AR. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 695,000

7 sales · Mean £ 677,215

Terraced

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE21 7AR has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft31
Violence and sexual offences29
Vehicle crime28
Theft from the person25
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.2 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.2 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.3 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.4 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.9 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Butter and crust0.8 km
  • Dixit Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • Dough Artisan Bakehouse0.8 km
  • Dugard \& Daughters0.8 km
  • Seasons Of England0.8 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • East dulwich picturehouse1.0 km
  • Romeo jones0.5 km
  • Cafe Lulu1.0 km
  • The Goodness Cafe0.8 km
  • Apple tree0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.6 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • 500 Degrees Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Arcade Coffee0.9 km
  • Breakfast And Chill0.8 km
  • Indian Fusion Kitchen1.0 km
  • Matchstic0.8 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The lordship0.9 km
  • Griffin sports club0.2 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.9 km
  • The Florence0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.2 km
  • Herne Hill0.8 km
  • East Dulwich1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.2 km