SE22 9DX is a safe, established residential area on Underhill Road, 0.4km from East Dulwich in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Goose Green ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Within the SE22 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £967k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE22 9DX are sourced from Output Area E00019914 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNDERHILL ROAD, SE22 9DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL ROAD, SE22 9DX.
301
37
£ 72,200 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE22 9DX 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
No single demographic signal dominates SE22 9DX — age 37, 45% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE22 9DX. The average age is 37.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 935,000
5 sales · Mean £ 922,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE22 9DX has low crime rates — 27 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 Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Heber Primary School
Goodrich Community Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School
The Charter School East Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Pound land0.7 km
- Drum & kernal0.5 km
- Lordship news food & wine0.5 km
- Organic village market0.8 km
- Vits and kicks bar kitchen0.5 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Castle public house0.5 km
- Palmerston0.6 km
- The great exhibition0.3 km
- The lordship0.5 km
- Watson's general telegraph0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Caffe nero0.8 km
- Dulwich cafe0.6 km
- Dulwich tandoori0.7 km
- Franklins bar and restaurant0.5 km
- Gourmet burger kitchen0.5 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- 500 degrees0.7 km
- A peace of cake0.5 km
- Comfort and joy0.5 km
- Fabulous ice fires0.9 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks & spencer simply foods0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Dulwich1.1 km
- Dulwich1.1 km
- North Dulwich1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE229DX · Data under Open Government Licence