SE24 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Road, 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 0BL is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £812k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00015486 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BL.
262
36
£ 65,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE24 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0BL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 846,000
8 sales · Mean £ 809,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE24 0BL is moderate at 64 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
Heron Academy
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Jessop Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Hill Mead Primary School
St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary Schooll
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Loughborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg0.5 km
- The Latin Choice0.5 km
- The Remakery0.9 km
- Herne hill londis0.7 km
- Herne hill pharmacy0.7 km
- + 79 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs0.8 km
- MEXCLUB0.6 km
- Costa0.8 km
- Costa - Main Entrance0.9 km
- Brix Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- The Mezz0.9 km
- C.A.F.E.0.4 km
- Casa Mofongo0.6 km
- Night And Day Cafe0.4 km
- Sabor Latino Restaurante Ltd0.6 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.6 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.4 km
- Dogstar0.8 km
- Effra Hall Tavern1.0 km
- Taproom0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.5 km
- Brixton1.0 km
- Denmark Hill1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Loughborough Junction Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240BL · Data under Open Government Licence