SE22 8LR is a sought-after residential area on Lordship Lane, 0.4km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE22, SE22 8LR offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £748k, up 68.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8LR are sourced from Output Area E00020521 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LORDSHIP LANE, SE22 8LR.
322
38
£ 77,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8LR 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 8LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £748k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £748k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 68.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8LR. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 580,000
14 sales · Mean £ 570,678
Terraced
£ 1,312,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8LR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Heber Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Goodrich Community Primary School
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Griffin sports club0.7 km
- The bishop0.7 km
- The clockhouse1.0 km
- The great exhibition0.4 km
- The lordship0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Copper beech cafe0.7 km
- Boulangerie jade0.2 km
- Franco manca0.7 km
- Gail's bakery east dulwich0.7 km
- Mirash tandoori0.8 km
- + 52 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Blackbird bakery0.5 km
- Bottle cave0.5 km
- Centra stores0.5 km
- Family stores0.6 km
- Franklins farm shop ltd0.2 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Rice and peas caribbean limited0.8 km
- Magic wok0.5 km
- Emily's plaice0.5 km
- Oriental star0.7 km
- Rajah rowing team0.5 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Simply fresh0.9 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.4 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Dulwich0.7 km
- East Dulwich0.8 km
- Dulwich0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228LR · Data under Open Government Licence