SE22 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Friern Road, 1.0km 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 0BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00019895 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIERN ROAD, SE22 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIERN ROAD, SE22 0BJ.
388
38
£ 64,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, SE22 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 0BJ. 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
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
£ 410,000
3 sales · Mean £ 398,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 0BJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
Heber Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Horniman Primary School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Fairlawn Primary School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Foster & sons0.9 km
- Bee naturals the beekeeping shop0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Centra stores0.8 km
- Franklins farm shop ltd1.0 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The herne tavern0.9 km
- Castle public house0.4 km
- Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
- Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.5 km
- The great exhibition0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- French cafe bistrot0.9 km
- Norris + knight0.9 km
- Parkside cafe0.9 km
- Zainab mahal0.9 km
- Pizza express1.0 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ee house0.5 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.3 km
- Meltsmiths0.4 km
- Bang bang burger0.9 km
- Forest hill kebab0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.5 km
- North Dulwich1.3 km
- West Dulwich1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SE220BJ · Data under Open Government Licence