Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

288

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE22 0AE 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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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE22 0AE has a highly multicultural community character — 52% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

SE22 0AE is a safe, established residential area on Melford Road, 1.0km from Honor Oak in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE22 0AE offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00167762 (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 0AE. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.8%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed19.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 590,000

1 sales · Mean £ 590,000

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

SE22 0AE has low crime rates — 39 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour62
Vehicle crime44
Criminal damage and arson27
Burglary20

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 pupils0.6 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.6 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.1 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle public house0.8 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.8 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.3 km
  • Watson's general telegraph0.9 km
  • The herne tavern1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Golf course ltd0.9 km
  • The plough cafe0.7 km
  • Harri's kitchen0.6 km
  • The dulwich clock0.8 km
  • The seamaster1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Ee house0.1 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.7 km
  • Meltsmiths0.2 km
  • Bang bang burger0.9 km
  • Forest hill kebab0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.6 km
  • The co-operative food dulwich1.0 km
  • K Libretto & Daughters0.6 km
  • A.m. supermarket0.2 km
  • Dulwich grocers0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.7 km
  • Forest Hill1.2 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.6 km