Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, SE22 0AF.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE22 0AF 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.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SE22 0AF — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.

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

SE22 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Melford Road, 0.9km from Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, down 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00167762 (shared with 11 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 SE22 0AF. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.8%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed19.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Flat

£ 517,500

2 sales · Mean £ 517,500

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

SE22 0AF has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour58
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson24
Burglary19

school Local Schools

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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.6 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.7 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.7 km
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Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.0 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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St Francesca Cabrini Primary School

Good212 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Castle public house0.9 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.8 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.3 km
  • Watson's general telegraph1.0 km
  • The plough0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Golf course ltd0.9 km
  • The plough cafe0.8 km
  • The Teapot1.0 km
  • Canvas And Cream1.0 km
  • TSE'S Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Ee house0.1 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.8 km
  • Meltsmiths0.2 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery1.0 km
  • Bang bang burger1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.6 km
  • East dulwich store1.0 km
  • Jonathans1.0 km
  • Red apple newsagents0.6 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.7 km
  • Forest Hill1.2 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.5 km