SE22 8JH is a safe, established residential area on Lordship Lane, 0.7km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Goose Green ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
For families considering a move, SE22 8JH represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £514k, down 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8JH are sourced from Output Area E00019891 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8JH.
327
36
£ 77,800 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8JH 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE22 8JH's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £514k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8JH. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 447,500
56 sales · Mean £ 483,547
Terraced
£ 1,210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,210,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,516,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8JH has low crime rates — 47 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
Heber Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Goodrich Community Primary School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
The Charter School East Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Crumbs0.8 km
- L & i news0.5 km
- Moxons0.7 km
- Moxon's0.5 km
- Ronnie's supermarket0.9 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The actress0.8 km
- The plough0.2 km
- The bishop1.0 km
- Streatham and marlborough cricket club1.0 km
- The great exhibition0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- All things cakes ltd1.0 km
- Boulangerie jade0.5 km
- Franco manca1.0 km
- Megan's in the hamlet0.7 km
- Pizza express0.7 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Firezza dulwich0.5 km
- Emily's plaice0.7 km
- Golden kitchen1.0 km
- Oriental star0.9 km
- Rajah rowing team0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Simply fresh0.8 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dulwich0.6 km
- North Dulwich0.9 km
- East Dulwich1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228JH · Data under Open Government Licence