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Herne Hill East

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About

Herne Hill East sits between the open green spaces of Brockwell Park and the more residential streets towards Loughborough Junction. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some local shops and cafes clustered along Railton Road and nearby streets. Traffic moves along the main thoroughfares, while the side roads are typically quieter.

A notable local landmark is the former railway arches, many of which now house small businesses, workshops, and independent retailers. The area has a practical, community-focused atmosphere, with several primary schools and the Brockwell Park facilities serving as a central resource for residents. The Overground station at Loughborough Junction provides a key transport link for the eastern part of the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Herne Hill East has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. There are 4 schools in Herne Hill East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Herne Hill East is home to around 9,525 people, with a population density of about 8,947.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Herne Hill East Population
9,525
Population density
8,947 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.81(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.48(-38%)
Other theft
14.49(+24%)
Theft from the person
13.23(+26%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,124
43.28%
Caribbean
1,212
12.72%
Other White
1,125
11.81%
African
714
7.49%
Other
448
4.7%
Total population: 9,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,843
60.88%
No qualifications
880
11.06%
Level 3 (A level)
870
10.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
601
7.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
434
5.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,955

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,067
28.54%
Owns with a mortgage
941
25.17%
Other social rented
759
20.3%
Owns outright
549
14.68%
Social rents from council
281
7.52%
Total households: 3,739

Property prices in Herne Hill East

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Herne Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,750 up to £2,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Herne Hill East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats68£490,000
Semi-Detached2£1,484,101
Terraced23£980,000

10 years median price trend in Herne Hill East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill East.

All postcodes in Herne Hill East

SE240HZ

Heron Road

SE58EW

Basingdon Way

SE240BD

Herne Hill Road

SE240ED

Kestrel Avenue

SE59NY

Bengeworth Road

SE240BS

Poplar Walk

SE240BU

Poplar Walk

SE59RL

Caldecot Road

SE240DA

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE59NX

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59PZ

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RS

Bessemer Road

SE240GG

Lowden Road

SE240JA

Wellfit Street

SE249QT

Herne Hill

SE59PA

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RJ

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59RY

Bavent Road

SE59PU

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RX

Cutcombe Road

SE240BW

Poplar Road

SE249QY

Herne Hill

SE240HL

Dylan Road

SE59BE

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59PD

Harbour Road

SE59RT

Cutcombe Road

SE240BE

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE240GF

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE58EA

Sunset Road

SE59DN

Flaxman Road

SE240BN

Poplar Road

SE240BP

Poplar Road

SE240HQ

Hinton Road

SE59NZ

Vaughan Road

SE240HT

Hinton Road

SE59AB

Cambria Road

SE240HG

Milkwood Road

SW98RZ

Coldharbour Lane

SE240BJ

Lowden Road

SE240HH

Milkwood Road

SE240HY

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE240AJ

Oakbank Grove

SE240AX

Herne Hill Road

SE59NS

Coldharbour Lane

Data Sources

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