SE22 0BU is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is 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. 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00019851 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE22 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE22 0BU.
322
36
£ 64,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 0BU 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.
Area Character
SE22 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% 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 0BU. The average age is 36.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 0BU has low crime rates — 35 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
Eliot Bank Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
Fairlawn Primary School
St George's CofE Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Sydenham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Southwark sports bowls club0.8 km
- Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.3 km
- The Capitol0.9 km
- The plough1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Golf course ltd0.8 km
- The plough cafe1.0 km
- Canvas And Cream0.8 km
- Lazy Chef1.0 km
- TSE'S Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ee house0.2 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
- Meltsmiths0.3 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
- Golden kitchen0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- WoodVale Supermarket0.7 km
- The Butchery Limited0.8 km
- Red apple newsagents0.8 km
- Sadlers pharmacy0.8 km
- Sue Ryder0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- TESCO0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.9 km
- Forest Hill1.0 km
- Sydenham Hill1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE220BU · Data under Open Government Licence