SE22 8SD is a safe, established residential area on Blackwater Street, 0.3km 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 8SD 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. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 8SD are sourced from Output Area E00019913 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWATER STREET, SE22 8SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWATER STREET, SE22 8SD.
351
36
£ 77,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 8SD 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE22 8SD's 59% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 8SD. The average age is 36.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 8SD has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Heber Primary School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Griffin sports club0.9 km
- The clockhouse0.8 km
- The actress0.4 km
- The gowlett arms1.0 km
- The plough0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Copper beech cafe0.7 km
- Gail's bakery east dulwich0.5 km
- Mirash tandoori0.6 km
- Poached0.6 km
- Thai corner cafe0.3 km
- + 51 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- East dulwich store0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Mark & son0.6 km
- Mons cheesemongers0.1 km
- Oddono's gelati0.1 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.9 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Magic wok0.7 km
- Firezza dulwich0.1 km
- Spring holiday club0.9 km
- The pizza joint0.8 km
- 500 degrees0.4 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Dulwich0.6 km
- North Dulwich0.7 km
- Dulwich1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE228SD · Data under Open Government Licence