SE24 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Dorchester Drive, 0.3km from Herne Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00015519 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORCHESTER DRIVE, SE24 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORCHESTER DRIVE, SE24 0DQ.
339
43
£ 65,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE24 0DQ combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£2.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0DQ. The average age is 43.5. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 2,165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0DQ has low crime rates — 36 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
Jessop Primary School
Heron Academy
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Judith Kerr Primary School
Hill Mead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- I.A.A Supermarket0.6 km
- Herne hill londis0.2 km
- Herne hill pharmacy0.2 km
- Organic delights0.2 km
- First Gear Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- MEXCLUB0.9 km
- Sushi gourmet1.0 km
- Brix Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Sweetz0.9 km
- Zest Of India0.9 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Starbucks coffee company1.0 km
- C.A.F.E.0.9 km
- Night And Day Cafe0.9 km
- The Blue Turtle0.9 km
- Black & White Cafe1.0 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Brixton Brew Bar0.9 km
- Brixton Domino & Social Club0.8 km
- Commercial Hotel0.7 km
- The Florence0.7 km
- The Prince Regent0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.9 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.6 km
- North Dulwich0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240DQ · Data under Open Government Licence