SE24 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Poplar Walk, 0.5km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00015514 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR WALK, SE24 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR WALK, SE24 0BU.
307
44
£ 65,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0BU 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE24 0BU combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£1.8M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.8M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0BU. The average age is 44.0. 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
£ 1,597,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,538,750
Semi-Detached
£ 1,237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,288,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0BU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Heron Academy
Jessop Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
The Charter School North Dulwich
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- C.A.F.E.0.8 km
- Casa Mofongo1.0 km
- Night And Day Cafe0.8 km
- Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd1.0 km
- The Blue Turtle0.8 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Brix Fried Chicken0.8 km
- MMM Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Sweetz0.8 km
- Zest Of India0.8 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Sesami0.9 km
- Ps newsagents & post office0.5 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.7 km
- Zapp Unit B0.7 km
- Brockwell park pharmacy0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.9 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.7 km
- Commercial Hotel0.9 km
- The Florence0.9 km
- Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Loughborough Junction0.9 km
- North Dulwich0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240BU · Data under Open Government Licence