Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

NORCROFT GARDENS, SE22 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORCROFT GARDENS, SE22 0BH.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE22 0BH has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 21.4% year-on-year.

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

SE22 0BH is a safe, established residential area on Norcroft Gardens, 0.9km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE22 0BH is 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £535k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00019895 (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 0BH. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.1%
Asian / British Asian10.4%
Black / African / Caribbean26.8%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 532,500

6 sales · Mean £ 537,666

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

SE22 0BH has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting85
Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime55
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.1 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.4 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding861 pupils1.0 km
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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Foster & sons0.9 km
  • Bee naturals the beekeeping shop0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Lordship news food & wine0.9 km
  • The proud sow0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The herne tavern0.9 km
  • Castle public house0.3 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.6 km
  • The great exhibition0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • French cafe bistrot0.9 km
  • Norris + knight0.9 km
  • Parkside cafe0.9 km
  • Zainab mahal0.9 km
  • Au ciel0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ee house0.6 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.2 km
  • Meltsmiths0.5 km
  • Bang bang burger0.9 km
  • Forest hill kebab0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.5 km
  • North Dulwich1.2 km
  • East Dulwich1.5 km