SE22 8UW is a sought-after residential area on Dovercourt Road, 0.5km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
For serious buyers, SE22 8UW is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, down 2.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8UW are sourced from Output Area E00020527 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVERCOURT ROAD, SE22 8UW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVERCOURT ROAD, SE22 8UW.
350
41
£ 77,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8UW 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 8UW's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £1.8M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8UW. The average age is 40.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,719,775
4 sales · Mean £ 1,875,887
Semi-Detached
£ 1,718,000
11 sales · Mean £ 1,729,960
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8UW has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Heber Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Goodrich Community Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Judith Kerr Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Drum & kernal0.9 km
- Lordship news food & wine0.7 km
- The proud sow0.4 km
- Vits and kicks bar kitchen0.9 km
- East dulwich store0.6 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Castle public house0.4 km
- Southwark sports bowls club0.8 km
- Griffin sports club0.5 km
- The plough0.4 km
- The great exhibition0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Au ciel0.3 km
- Crown & greyhound0.4 km
- D. village0.4 km
- Franklins bar and restaurant0.7 km
- Gails bakery0.4 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- A peace of cake0.9 km
- Comfort and joy0.9 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.4 km
- Like mamma0.9 km
- Meltsmiths0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & spencer simply foods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Simply fresh0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.5 km
- North Dulwich0.7 km
- East Dulwich1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228UW · Data under Open Government Licence