SE22 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Friern Road, 1.0km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE22 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00019895 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRIERN ROAD, SE22 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRIERN ROAD, SE22 0BL.
388
38
£ 64,500 /yr
41%
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
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SE22 0BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 0BL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 0BL has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
Heber Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Horniman Primary School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Foster & sons0.9 km
- Bee naturals the beekeeping shop0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Lordship news food & wine1.0 km
- The proud sow1.0 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The herne tavern0.9 km
- Castle public house0.5 km
- Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
- The plough0.3 km
- Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- French cafe bistrot0.9 km
- Norris + knight0.9 km
- Parkside cafe0.9 km
- Zainab mahal0.9 km
- Au ciel1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ee house0.5 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.3 km
- Meltsmiths0.4 km
- Firezza dulwich1.0 km
- Magic wok0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Simply fresh1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.5 km
- North Dulwich1.3 km
- West Dulwich1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE220BL · Data under Open Government Licence