Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

GROVE VALE, SE22 8EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE VALE, SE22 8EQ.

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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 8EQ 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 8EQ 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. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 3.4% year-on-year.

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

SE22 8EQ is a mixed residential area on Grove Vale, 0.7km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Rye Lane ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SE22 8EQ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £530k, down 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8EQ 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 8EQ. 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

£ 506,000

7 sales · Mean £ 526,071

Terraced

£ 575,000

3 sales · Mean £ 586,666

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

Crime around SE22 8EQ is moderate at 56 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 offences131
Anti-social behaviour114
Shoplifting88
Theft from the person57
Vehicle crime57

school Local Schools

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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School

Good319 pupils0.1 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.2 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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Dog Kennel Hill School

Good317 pupils0.5 km
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The Belham Primary School

Good395 pupils0.5 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.7 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.8 km
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Bellenden Primary School

Good204 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Change please0.8 km
  • Made of dough0.7 km
  • Slow richie's0.9 km
  • The begging bowl0.7 km
  • Uva petiscos & wine bar0.7 km
  • + 64 more
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Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Codfellas0.8 km
  • Morley's0.9 km
  • New lotus king0.7 km
  • Sam's kebab0.7 km
  • The pizza joint0.6 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Ps newsagents & post office0.8 km
  • Pound land0.4 km
  • Drum & kernal0.6 km
  • Lordship news food & wine0.6 km
  • Organic village market0.3 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The clockhouse0.9 km
  • Bo kiri0.9 km
  • Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse0.4 km
  • East dulwich tavern0.3 km
  • Prince albert0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.5 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Dulwich0.2 km
  • North Dulwich1.0 km
  • Denmark Hill1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • East Dulwich Rail Station0.1 km