Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

HAYES GROVE, SE22 8DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYES GROVE, SE22 8DF.

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Population

529

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 63,800 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE22 8DF 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SE22 8DF is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.

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

SE22 8DF is a safe, established residential area on Hayes Grove, 0.8km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rye Lane ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £564k, up 50.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8DF are sourced from Output Area E00020408 (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 8DF. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.3%
Asian / British Asian10.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 450,000

22 sales · Mean £ 453,545

Terraced

£ 1,050,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,041,000

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

Crime around SE22 8DF is moderate at 50 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour101
Theft from the person56
Vehicle crime51
Other theft42

school Local Schools

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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School

Good319 pupils0.2 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.3 km
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The Belham Primary School

Good395 pupils0.4 km
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Dog Kennel Hill School

Good317 pupils0.4 km
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St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.8 km
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Bellenden Primary School

Good204 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • J & j butchers1.0 km
  • Sabinah food store0.9 km
  • Ps newsagents & post office0.9 km
  • Pound land0.4 km
  • Drum & kernal0.7 km
  • + 80 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Brickhouse bakery & bar0.9 km
  • Change please0.7 km
  • Flamin mangal ltd1.0 km
  • Flock & herd butchery ltd0.9 km
  • Honest burgers0.9 km
  • + 97 more
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Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Codfellas0.7 km
  • Larrys peckham1.0 km
  • Rye lanez tuck shop ltd0.9 km
  • Full garden0.9 km
  • Chubby dumpling0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • The clockhouse0.9 km
  • Bo kiri0.8 km
  • Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse0.4 km
  • East dulwich tavern0.4 km
  • L'attitude0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.6 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Dulwich0.3 km
  • Denmark Hill1.0 km
  • North Dulwich1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • East Dulwich Rail Station0.2 km