SE19 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lunham Road, 0.7km from Norwood, Upper in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 SE19 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00015471 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUNHAM ROAD, SE19 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNHAM ROAD, SE19 1AB.
226
38
£ 55,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1AB 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
SE19 1AB has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1AB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1AB is moderate at 66 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
Rockmount Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Priory School
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Railway Bell0.3 km
- The Paxton0.8 km
- The Two Towers0.8 km
- The Sparrowhawk0.4 km
- The White Hart0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.8 km
- Golden Bowl0.8 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.7 km
- Eastern cuisine0.5 km
- Rock steady rum lounge0.5 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Golden Fry0.3 km
- Spice Hill0.4 km
- Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.3 km
- Elia The Authentic Greek0.3 km
- Reggae Kitchen / Wings N Tings / Hungry Birds / Fully Loaded0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- H m newsmarket0.5 km
- Shell uk ltd (grocery)0.9 km
- Budgens0.4 km
- Sefgrove Chemist0.3 km
- Laksha News0.8 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.5 km
- Crystal Palace1.0 km
- Sydenham Hill1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191AB · Data under Open Government Licence