SE19 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Drive, 0.7km from Norwood New Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE19 1AN is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% 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 £668k, down 32.5% year-on-year. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00015463 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA DRIVE, SE19 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA DRIVE, SE19 1AN.
296
37
£ 55,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE19 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE19 1AN has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1AN. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 554,500
28 sales · Mean £ 539,516
Detached
£ 1,800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,858,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1AN 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
Rockmount Primary School
Paxton Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
Priory School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway Bell0.3 km
- The Paxton0.5 km
- The Alma0.8 km
- The colby arms0.4 km
- The Two Towers0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.5 km
- Golden Bowl0.5 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.5 km
- Eastern cuisine0.4 km
- Palazzo0.7 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Golden Fry0.3 km
- Spice Hill0.3 km
- Palace Kebab0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Peninsula Kitchen0.7 km
- Palace Minimarket0.8 km
- Laksha News0.5 km
- Paxton Pharmacy0.5 km
- Sondlys Supermarket0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Cooperative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.4 km
- Crystal Palace1.2 km
- Sydenham Hill1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191AN · Data under Open Government Licence