Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

EAST DULWICH ESTATE, SE22 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST DULWICH ESTATE, SE22 8AR.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

home £265,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British20.7%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean60.4%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour67
Theft from the person55
Vehicle crime48
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Dog Kennel Hill School

Good317 pupils0.2 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.4 km
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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School

Good319 pupils0.4 km
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The Belham Primary School

Good395 pupils0.6 km
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St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.7 km
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Lyndhurst Primary School

Good406 pupils0.7 km
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Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School

Outstanding50 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.8 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.3 km
fastfood

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
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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