SE24 9DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peabody Estate, 0.5km from Knight's Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within West Dulwich ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE24 9DT is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 9DT are sourced from Output Area E00016001 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEABODY ESTATE, SE24 9DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEABODY ESTATE, SE24 9DT.
252
42
£ 62,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 84% social renting, SE24 9DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 9DT. The average age is 42.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 9DT has low crime rates — 40 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
Rosendale Primary School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
The Elmgreen School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Sesami0.6 km
- Maxy Supermarket0.3 km
- Brockwell park pharmacy0.7 km
- Andrews0.1 km
- Brasileira Quality Brazilian Butcher0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Commercial Hotel0.6 km
- The Florence0.6 km
- The Prince Regent0.9 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Little Ochi0.6 km
- Llewelyn's0.7 km
- Perks And White0.9 km
- Siam Niyom0.8 km
- Tulse Hill Cafe0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- A.K. Chicken0.9 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Godfather Pizza0.8 km
- London Pizza0.9 km
- Minus 12° Craft Ice Cream0.7 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.6 km
- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.7 km
- Tulse Hill0.9 km
- West Dulwich1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE249DT · Data under Open Government Licence