SE24 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Herne Hill Road, 0.7km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in SE24 0AY has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00015512 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERNE HILL ROAD, SE24 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERNE HILL ROAD, SE24 0AY.
279
36
£ 65,600 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0AY 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
SE24 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0AY. The average age is 36.4. 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
£ 1,113,625
8 sales · Mean £ 1,082,781
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0AY has low crime rates — 45 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
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
Bessemer Grange Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Phoenix0.9 km
- The Sun Of Camberwell0.8 km
- Rubix1.0 km
- Specialist Cellar0.8 km
- Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Different Taste1.0 km
- The Mezz0.8 km
- Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe0.9 km
- Johnnies Cafe0.8 km
- Loughborough Farm Community Cafe - The Platform0.6 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Costa - Main Entrance0.8 km
- Tasty House1.0 km
- Sushi gourmet0.9 km
- Blessed Take Away0.5 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Budgens0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.5 km
- Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Fcb artisan espresso bars0.9 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Dean News0.5 km
- Herne Hill Service Station0.4 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.6 km
- Denmark Hill0.9 km
- Herne Hill1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240AY · Data under Open Government Licence