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.
MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AL.
253
42
£ 64,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Horniman Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Eliot Bank Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE220AL · Data under Open Government Licence