SE22 8AR is a safe, established residential area on East Dulwich Estate, 1.0km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Champion Hill ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE22 8AR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00020399 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST DULWICH ESTATE, SE22 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST DULWICH ESTATE, SE22 8AR.
269
34
£ 56,800 /yr
43%
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
Social renting makes up 80% of tenure in SE22 8AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 8AR. The average age is 33.6. 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
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8AR has low crime rates — 42 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
Dog Kennel Hill School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
The Belham Primary School
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Lyndhurst Primary School
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Ps newsagents & post office0.7 km
- General store (london) limited0.7 km
- Jones of brockley0.3 km
- Argos0.3 km
- Blackbird bakery ltd0.4 km
- + 50 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Copper beech cafe1.0 km
- Joe & the juice0.8 km
- Monkatsu0.9 km
- Rye books0.9 km
- Spinach1.0 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & spencer simply foods0.8 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Emily's plaice0.9 km
- The tartlettes0.9 km
- New lotus king0.7 km
- Sam's kebab0.7 km
- The pizza joint0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse0.3 km
- East dulwich tavern0.7 km
- Prince albert0.8 km
- The montpelier0.9 km
- The victoria inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Dulwich0.3 km
- Denmark Hill0.7 km
- North Dulwich1.1 km
Bus Stops
- East Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228AR · Data under Open Government Licence