Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR ROAD, SE24 0BW.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 65,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE24 0BW 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.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE24 0BW has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE24 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Road, 0.5km 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 0BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00015516 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0BW. 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

White / British43.3%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean37.5%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 545,000

2 sales · Mean £ 545,000

Terraced

£ 650,000

1 sales · Mean £ 650,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE24 0BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Anti-social behaviour78
Other theft42
Vehicle crime42
Burglary29

school Local Schools

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Heron Academy

Inadequate0.1 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Good191 pupils0.2 km
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Jessop Primary School

Outstanding350 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Requires Improvement474 pupils0.4 km
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Hill Mead Primary School

Good372 pupils0.6 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.9 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

85 nearby
  • First Gear Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Moorlands Grocery Store0.6 km
  • Zapp Unit B0.5 km
  • Brockwell park pharmacy0.9 km
  • Strawberry Local1.0 km
  • + 80 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Brixton Brew Bar0.7 km
  • Brixton Domino & Social Club0.5 km
  • Commercial Hotel1.0 km
  • Dogstar0.9 km
  • Taproom0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Black & White Cafe0.8 km
  • Caya0.7 km
  • Courtesan0.8 km
  • Effraspace1.0 km
  • Four Boroughs Cafe0.4 km
  • + 81 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd1.0 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Bando Belly0.7 km
  • Golden Canton1.0 km
  • Jollof House Kitchen0.7 km
  • London Fast Food0.5 km
  • Pizza Hot Line1.0 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Loughborough Junction0.6 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • Denmark Hill1.0 km