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.
HAYES GROVE, SE22 8DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYES GROVE, SE22 8DF.
529
34
£ 63,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
The Charter School East Dulwich
The Belham Primary School
Dog Kennel Hill School
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Bellenden Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE228DF · Data under Open Government Licence