SE24 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakbank Grove, 0.6km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE24 0AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00015516 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKBANK GROVE, SE24 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKBANK GROVE, SE24 0AL.
295
37
£ 65,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, SE24 0AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0AL. The average age is 36.6. 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: 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
Flat
£ 540,000
9 sales · Mean £ 554,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0AL has low crime rates — 39 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
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Heron Academy
Jessop Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Hill Mead Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- The Mezz0.9 km
- C.A.F.E.0.5 km
- Casa Mofongo0.8 km
- Night And Day Cafe0.6 km
- Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd0.8 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Costa - Main Entrance0.9 km
- Sushi gourmet0.9 km
- Brix Fried Chicken0.6 km
- MMM Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Ps newsagents & post office0.6 km
- Anijh supermarket0.6 km
- Hamilton Supermarket0.8 km
- Stanley Mini Market0.8 km
- Dough Artisan Bakehouse1.0 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Freight Line1.0 km
- The Sun Of Camberwell0.9 km
- South West Saloon0.8 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.7 km
- The fox on the hill0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.6 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.9 km
- Budgens (dulwich)1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.6 km
- Denmark Hill1.0 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240AL · Data under Open Government Licence