SE24 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowden Road, 0.3km 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 0BJ is 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £853k, up 14.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00015515 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWDEN ROAD, SE24 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWDEN ROAD, SE24 0BJ.
277
36
£ 65,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0BJ 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
With 45% social renting, SE24 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0BJ. The average age is 35.7. 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
£ 997,500
10 sales · Mean £ 995,443
Flat
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 548,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0BJ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Jessop Primary School
Heron Academy
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
The Charter School North Dulwich
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- I.A.A Supermarket0.8 km
- Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg0.8 km
- The Latin Choice0.8 km
- Herne hill londis0.5 km
- Herne hill pharmacy0.5 km
- + 91 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- MEXCLUB0.7 km
- Brix Fried Chicken0.6 km
- MMM Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Sweetz0.6 km
- Zest Of India0.7 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- C.A.F.E.0.6 km
- Casa Mofongo0.8 km
- Night And Day Cafe0.7 km
- Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd0.8 km
- The Blue Turtle0.7 km
- + 104 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.5 km
- Commercial Hotel0.8 km
- The Florence0.8 km
- Dogstar0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.7 km
- Herne Hill0.8 km
- Brixton1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240BJ · Data under Open Government Licence