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.
POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BN.
295
37
£ 65,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Heron Academy
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Jessop Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Hill Mead Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
The Charter School North Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
93 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.8 km
- Caya0.6 km
- Courtesan0.8 km
- Effraspace0.9 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe0.4 km
- + 88 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE240BN · Data under Open Government Licence