SE24 0HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0HY 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00015515 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE24 0HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE24 0HY.
277
36
£ 65,600 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 0HY 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 0HY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0HY. 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)
Crime around SE24 0HY is moderate at 67 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Crackerjack Food And Wine1.0 km
- Dean News0.4 km
- Herne Hill Service Station0.3 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Johnnies Cafe0.8 km
- Loughborough Farm Community Cafe - The Platform0.4 km
- Etta's Seafood Kitchen0.8 km
- Ichiban Sushi0.7 km
- Le Bab0.8 km
- + 97 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Jerk Island Caribbean0.4 km
- Rappido1.0 km
- Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs0.8 km
- MEXCLUB0.6 km
- Baba G0.6 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Specialist Cellar0.6 km
- South West Saloon0.6 km
- The Shrub & Shutter0.5 km
- The fox on the hill0.8 km
- Phonox1.0 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group Food0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Loughborough Junction0.5 km
- Brixton0.9 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Loughborough Junction Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE240HY · Data under Open Government Licence