Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /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: SE22 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

SE22 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 38% 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 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Melford Road, 0.8km from Honor Oak in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE22 0AL 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00167996 (shared with 5 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 0AL. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.7%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 282,000

5 sales · Mean £ 283,480

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

SE22 0AL has low crime rates — 47 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 behaviour70
Vehicle crime47
Criminal damage and arson35
Burglary23

school Local Schools

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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.8 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.8 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils0.9 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good169 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Southwark sports bowls club1.0 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.5 km
  • Watson's general telegraph0.9 km
  • The Capitol0.9 km
  • The plough0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The plough cafe0.9 km
  • The Teapot0.8 km
  • Canvas And Cream0.8 km
  • Lazy Chef0.9 km
  • TSE'S Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Ee house0.3 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
  • Meltsmiths0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Bang bang burger0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.5 km
  • Energie Fitness0.8 km
  • K Libretto & Daughters0.5 km
  • Kings Wines1.0 km
  • Tyson0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.9 km
  • Forest Hill1.0 km
  • Honor Oak Park1.5 km