SE24 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Herne Hill Road, 0.9km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Within the SE24 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 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (59% 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. Property: Prices average £525k, up 29.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00015510 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERNE HILL ROAD, SE24 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERNE HILL ROAD, SE24 0AX.
370
35
£ 65,600 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0AX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 35, SE24 0AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £525k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0AX. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 494,975
22 sales · Mean £ 497,596
Terraced
£ 827,000
1 sales · Mean £ 827,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0AX 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
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Heron Academy
Jessop Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Hill Mead Primary School
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School
Loughborough Primary School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- First Gear Convenience Store0.9 km
- Moorlands Grocery Store0.7 km
- Zapp Unit B0.2 km
- A. M. Quality Halal Meats1.0 km
- K\& N Daily Fresh Meat1.0 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.5 km
- Dogstar1.0 km
- Taproom0.9 km
- The Sun Of Camberwell0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Black & White Cafe0.9 km
- Caya0.7 km
- Courtesan0.9 km
- Four Boroughs Cafe0.3 km
- Halo Burger0.7 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Budgens0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Bando Belly0.7 km
- Jollof House Kitchen0.7 km
- London Fast Food0.3 km
- The Red Onion Pasta And Rice Limited0.2 km
- Tribeca Deli0.2 km
- + 49 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.3 km
- Denmark Hill0.8 km
- Brixton1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Loughborough Junction Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240AX · Data under Open Government Licence