Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

UNDERHILL ROAD, SE22 9DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNDERHILL ROAD, SE22 9DX.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 72,200 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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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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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British69.7%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences73
Vehicle crime62
Anti-social behaviour61
Other theft27
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding861 pupils0.3 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.3 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.5 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Goose Green Primary and Nursery School

Good319 pupils1.0 km
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St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School

Good360 pupils1.0 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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