SE22 0DY is a safe, established residential area on Reading Close, 0.6km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00019921 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
READING CLOSE, SE22 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for READING CLOSE, SE22 0DY.
286
40
£ 64,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 0DY 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 40, SE22 0DY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 0DY. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 0DY has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Goodrich Community Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Heber Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Horniman Primary School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Pound land0.9 km
- Drum & kernal0.7 km
- Lordship news food & wine0.6 km
- Vits and kicks bar kitchen0.7 km
- WoodVale Supermarket0.8 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Castle public house0.3 km
- Palmerston0.8 km
- Streatham and marlborough cricket club1.0 km
- The great exhibition0.4 km
- The lordship0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Au ciel1.0 km
- Dulwich cafe0.8 km
- Dulwich tandoori0.9 km
- Franklins bar and restaurant0.6 km
- Gourmet burger kitchen0.7 km
- + 41 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- 500 degrees1.0 km
- A peace of cake0.7 km
- Comfort and joy0.7 km
- Ee house0.8 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & spencer simply foods0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.8 km
- North Dulwich1.2 km
- East Dulwich1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE220DY · Data under Open Government Licence