Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8JH.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 77,800 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE22 8JH 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE22 8JH's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £514k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE22 8JH is a safe, established residential area on Lordship Lane, 0.7km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Goose Green ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For families considering a move, SE22 8JH represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k, down 9.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00019891 (shared with 4 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 8JH. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean12.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 447,500

56 sales · Mean £ 483,547

Terraced

£ 1,210,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,210,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,250,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,516,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE22 8JH has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting84
Anti-social behaviour82
Vehicle crime57
Violence and sexual offences56
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.4 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.5 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.8 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding861 pupils0.9 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Crumbs0.8 km
  • L & i news0.5 km
  • Moxons0.7 km
  • Moxon's0.5 km
  • Ronnie's supermarket0.9 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The actress0.8 km
  • The plough0.2 km
  • The bishop1.0 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club1.0 km
  • The great exhibition0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • All things cakes ltd1.0 km
  • Boulangerie jade0.5 km
  • Franco manca1.0 km
  • Megan's in the hamlet0.7 km
  • Pizza express0.7 km
  • + 50 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Firezza dulwich0.5 km
  • Emily's plaice0.7 km
  • Golden kitchen1.0 km
  • Oriental star0.9 km
  • Rajah rowing team0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.8 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.7 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.6 km
  • North Dulwich0.9 km
  • East Dulwich1.1 km