SE24 0GF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 0GF 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0GF are sourced from Output Area E00015515 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE24 0GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE24 0GF.
277
36
£ 65,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0GF 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 0GF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 0GF. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE24 0GF has low crime rates — 37 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
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Heron Academy
Hill Mead Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Judith Kerr Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Prince Regent0.6 km
- South West Saloon0.7 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.6 km
- Hootananny0.9 km
- Effra Road Social0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
117 nearby- The Goodness Cafe0.7 km
- Apple tree0.9 km
- Steve's cafe0.9 km
- The roome0.7 km
- Eat Of Eden (Brixton) Ltd0.8 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- 500 Degrees Herne Hill0.7 km
- Arcade Coffee0.6 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Breakfast And Chill0.7 km
- Matchstic0.7 km
- + 64 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Budgens (dulwich)0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Nyame Bekyere0.9 km
- Anijh supermarket0.8 km
- Hamilton Supermarket0.4 km
- Jones The Butcher0.7 km
- Stanley Mini Market0.4 km
- + 97 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.6 km
- Loughborough Junction0.9 km
- Brixton1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240GF · Data under Open Government Licence