Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AD.

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Population

502

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE22 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE22 0AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SE22 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melford Road, 0.9km from Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE22 0AD has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £795k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00019867 (shared with 11 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 SE22 0AD. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.6%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 795,000

1 sales · Mean £ 795,000

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

SE22 0AD has low crime rates — 36 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Anti-social behaviour56
Vehicle crime38
Burglary20
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.0 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Castle public house0.9 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.2 km
  • Watson's general telegraph1.0 km
  • The plough0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Golf course ltd0.9 km
  • The plough cafe0.8 km
  • Harri's kitchen0.6 km
  • The dulwich clock0.7 km
  • Hanush0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ee house0.0 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.7 km
  • Meltsmiths0.2 km
  • Bang bang burger1.0 km
  • Golden kitchen0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.6 km
  • K Libretto & Daughters0.6 km
  • A.m. supermarket0.3 km
  • Dulwich grocers0.8 km
  • Jay jalaram0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.7 km
  • Forest Hill1.2 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.5 km