Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

OVERHILL ROAD, SE22 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERHILL ROAD, SE22 0DD.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

502

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 64,500 /yr

work
Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: SE22 0DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
7/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE22 0DD — age 37, 40% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE22 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Overhill Road, 1.0km from Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Within the SE22 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00019867 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 0DD. 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

White / British60.6%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed15.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SE22 0DD has low crime rates — 45 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 behaviour101
Violence and sexual offences86
Vehicle crime41
Criminal damage and arson25
Burglary20

school Local Schools

P

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.5 km
P

Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.6 km
P

Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils0.8 km
P

Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
P

Fairlawn Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
P

Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils1.1 km
P

Eliot Bank Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.2 km
S

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding861 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Castle public house0.7 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.3 km
  • Watson's general telegraph1.0 km
  • The plough0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Golf course ltd0.9 km
  • Semas fish bar1.0 km
  • The plough cafe0.6 km
  • Hanush0.6 km
  • Harri's kitchen0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Ee house0.2 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.5 km
  • Meltsmiths0.2 km
  • Spring holiday club0.2 km
  • Two brothers fish bar kebabs0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.7 km
  • East dulwich store0.8 km
  • Jonathans1.0 km
  • Red apple newsagents0.4 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.6 km
  • Forest Hill1.4 km
  • North Dulwich1.6 km