Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

POPLAR WALK, SE24 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR WALK, SE24 0BU.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 65,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime44
Other theft29
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils0.3 km
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Heron Academy

Inadequate0.3 km
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Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.5 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.6 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.7 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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

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