SE19 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Hill, 0.4km 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 1DX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 42% 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £583k, up 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE19 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00015462 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL HILL, SE19 1DX.
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37
£ 55,500 /yr
49%
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
SE19 1DX has a significant social housing presence — 42% 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 up 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE19 1DX. The average age is 36.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 560,025
2 sales · Mean £ 560,025
Terraced
£ 510,000
3 sales · Mean £ 525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE19 1DX 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
Priory School
Rockmount Primary School
The Norwood School
Kingswood Primary School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Paxton Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Railway Bell0.6 km
- The Paxton0.7 km
- Cocktail Embassy0.9 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- The Great Southern0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Crown Kebab1.0 km
- La Cucina Di Daffy1.0 km
- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.7 km
- Golden Bowl0.7 km
- The Indian Dining Club0.6 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Fry0.6 km
- New Morleys1.0 km
- Spice Hill0.6 km
- Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen0.7 km
- New China1.0 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- ATM Food & Wine1.0 km
- Craft And Courage0.7 km
- Admiral Casino0.7 km
- La Amazonas Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- The Cooperative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gipsy Hill0.6 km
- West Norwood1.3 km
- Crystal Palace1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE191DX · Data under Open Government Licence