SE22 8SA is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Grove, 0.3km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Goose Green ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £915k, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8SA are sourced from Output Area E00019913 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE GROVE, SE22 8SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE GROVE, SE22 8SA.
351
36
£ 77,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8SA 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE22 8SA's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £915k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £915k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8SA. The average age is 36.2. 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
Terraced
£ 1,137,500
8 sales · Mean £ 1,121,712
Flat
£ 553,750
2 sales · Mean £ 553,750
Semi-Detached
£ 937,500
1 sales · Mean £ 937,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8SA has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Heber Primary School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Ps newsagents & post office1.0 km
- East dulwich store0.6 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Mark & son0.6 km
- Mons cheesemongers0.1 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Griffin sports club0.8 km
- The clockhouse0.9 km
- The actress0.5 km
- The plough0.7 km
- The bishop0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Copper beech cafe0.7 km
- Gail's bakery east dulwich0.5 km
- Mirash tandoori0.6 km
- Poached0.6 km
- Thai corner cafe0.4 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.8 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.2 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Magic wok0.7 km
- Firezza dulwich0.1 km
- Spring holiday club0.9 km
- Rice and peas caribbean limited0.6 km
- Emily's plaice0.4 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Dulwich0.6 km
- North Dulwich0.7 km
- Dulwich1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228SA · Data under Open Government Licence