Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, SE19 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, SE19 1AP.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SE19 1AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £518,025 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE19 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mountbatten Close, 0.9km 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 1AP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £518k. 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00015455 (shared with 5 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 SE19 1AP. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.9%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean26.3%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 505,525

10 sales · Mean £ 501,910

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE19 1AP has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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.

Anti-social behaviour143
Violence and sexual offences142
Vehicle crime42
Other theft32
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.3 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.5 km
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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.6 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.8 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils0.8 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding2466 pupils1.0 km
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Elm Wood School

Good391 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.2 km
  • The Paxton0.5 km
  • The Alma0.7 km
  • The colby arms0.2 km
  • The Two Towers0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.4 km
  • Golden Bowl0.5 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.4 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.2 km
  • Palazzo0.6 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.2 km
  • Spice Hill0.1 km
  • Palace Kebab0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
  • Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Peninsula Kitchen0.6 km
  • Palace Minimarket0.8 km
  • Laksha News0.5 km
  • Paxton Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Sondlys Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Astra Palace Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.2 km
  • Crystal Palace1.1 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gipsy Hill Rail Station0.1 km