SE22 8EQ is a mixed residential area on Grove Vale, 0.7km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rye Lane ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE22 8EQ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £530k, down 3.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00020408 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE VALE, SE22 8EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE VALE, SE22 8EQ.
529
34
£ 63,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8EQ 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 8EQ is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8EQ. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 506,000
7 sales · Mean £ 526,071
Terraced
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 586,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE22 8EQ is moderate at 56 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
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
The Charter School East Dulwich
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Dog Kennel Hill School
The Belham Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Bellenden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Change please0.8 km
- Made of dough0.7 km
- Slow richie's0.9 km
- The begging bowl0.7 km
- Uva petiscos & wine bar0.7 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Codfellas0.8 km
- Morley's0.9 km
- New lotus king0.7 km
- Sam's kebab0.7 km
- The pizza joint0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Ps newsagents & post office0.8 km
- Pound land0.4 km
- Drum & kernal0.6 km
- Lordship news food & wine0.6 km
- Organic village market0.3 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The clockhouse0.9 km
- Bo kiri0.9 km
- Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse0.4 km
- East dulwich tavern0.3 km
- Prince albert0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.5 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Dulwich0.2 km
- North Dulwich1.0 km
- Denmark Hill1.1 km
Bus Stops
- East Dulwich Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228EQ · Data under Open Government Licence