Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

RIDGE WAY, SE19 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDGE WAY, SE19 1EH.

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Population

172

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 68% social renting, SE19 1EH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE19 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ridge Way, 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 1EH is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00015474 (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 1EH. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.3%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean42.1%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

Crime around SE19 1EH is moderate at 70 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 behaviour225
Violence and sexual offences196
Criminal damage and arson49
Other theft47
Public order47

school Local Schools

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Rockmount Primary School

Outstanding460 pupils0.3 km
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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils0.4 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints CofE Primary School

Good265 pupils0.8 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.9 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Railway Bell0.4 km
  • The Paxton0.9 km
  • The Two Towers0.9 km
  • The Sparrowhawk0.3 km
  • The White Hart0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.9 km
  • Eastern cuisine0.6 km
  • Rock steady rum lounge0.6 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Golden Fry0.4 km
  • Spice Hill0.5 km
  • Tasty Flavours0.9 km
  • Colairo's Cafe-Deli0.2 km
  • Elia The Authentic Greek0.2 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • H m newsmarket0.6 km
  • Shell uk ltd (grocery)0.9 km
  • Budgens0.3 km
  • Sefgrove Chemist0.2 km
  • Laksha News0.9 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Cooperative Food0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gipsy Hill0.6 km
  • Crystal Palace0.9 km
  • Penge1.4 km