SE24 9LX is a well-regarded residential area on Herne Hill, 0.1km from Herne Hill in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
For families considering a move, SE24 9LX represents 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. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE24 9LX are sourced from Output Area E00020523 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERNE HILL, SE24 9LX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERNE HILL, SE24 9LX.
338
43
£ 90,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE24 9LX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE24 9LX is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE24 9LX. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 415,000
7 sales · Mean £ 408,971
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE24 9LX is moderate at 58 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
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
Jessop Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre
Heron Academy
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Andrews0.7 km
- I.A.A Supermarket0.2 km
- Jolly Good Newsagent0.7 km
- Herne hill londis0.4 km
- Herne hill pharmacy0.4 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Prince Regent0.5 km
- Hootananny1.0 km
- Griffin sports club0.9 km
- Commercial Hotel0.3 km
- The Florence0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Cafe Lulu0.7 km
- The Goodness Cafe0.2 km
- Apple tree0.4 km
- Steve's cafe0.4 km
- The roome0.1 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- 500 Degrees Herne Hill0.3 km
- Arcade Coffee0.2 km
- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Breakfast And Chill0.2 km
- Indian Fusion Kitchen0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Herne Hill0.2 km
- North Dulwich0.9 km
- Loughborough Junction1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Herne Hill Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE249LX · Data under Open Government Licence