Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BN.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 65,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE24 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in SE24 0BN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SE24 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Road, 0.5km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE24 0BN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £896k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00015516 (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 SE24 0BN. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.3%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean37.5%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 863,000

3 sales · Mean £ 876,000

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

Crime around SE24 0BN is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour125
Violence and sexual offences111
Other theft49
Vehicle crime47
Burglary32

school Local Schools

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Heron Academy

Inadequate0.0 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils0.2 km
P

Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.3 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.5 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.8 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.9 km
S

The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

86 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.5 km
  • Zapp Unit B0.5 km
  • Brockwell park pharmacy0.9 km
  • Strawberry Local0.9 km
  • + 81 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
  • Brixton Domino & Social Club0.5 km
  • Commercial Hotel1.0 km
  • The Florence1.0 km
  • Dogstar0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.8 km
  • Caya0.6 km
  • Courtesan0.8 km
  • Effraspace0.9 km
  • Four Boroughs Cafe0.4 km
  • + 88 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Bando Belly0.7 km
  • Golden Canton1.0 km
  • Jollof House Kitchen0.7 km
  • London Fast Food0.5 km
  • Pizza Hot Line1.0 km
  • + 52 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Loughborough Junction0.6 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Brixton1.0 km