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Herne Hill & Dulwich Park

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About

Herne Hill centres around a busy crossroads where several main roads converge. The area retains a mix of Victorian and Edwardian housing, with many residential streets branching off from the central junction. It is known for its weekend market and independent shops along Half Moon Lane. Brockwell Park provides a large green space with formal gardens and a historic lido.

Adjacent Dulwich is dominated by the expansive Dulwich Park, featuring a boating lake and a well-used cafe. The area is largely residential, characterised by wide, tree-lined streets and substantial family homes. It is anchored by the Dulwich Picture Gallery, the oldest public art gallery in England. The park and gallery grounds create a distinctly green and quiet atmosphere separate from the bustle of nearby centres.

Area overview

On average Herne Hill & Dulwich Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park is £125,416 per year. There are 5 schools in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Herne Hill & Dulwich Park is home to around 8,559 people, with a population density of about 3,595.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Herne Hill & Dulwich Park Population
8,559
Population density
3,595.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
20.56(+112%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.32(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.22(-58%)
Theft from the person
9(-14%)
Other theft
6.89(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,598
65.38%
Other White
1,013
11.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
239
2.79%
African
224
2.62%
Indian
223
2.6%
Total population: 8,562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,799
72.82%
Level 3 (A level)
542
8.22%
No qualifications
496
7.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
6.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
189
2.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,590

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,086
34.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,072
34.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
528
16.76%
Social rents from council
271
8.6%
Other social rented
113
3.59%
Total households: 3,150

Property prices in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £950,000 in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £7,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herne Hill & Dulwich Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£4,250,000
Flats20£502,000
Semi-Detached14£2,075,000
Terraced24£1,295,000

10 years median price trend in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.