How much social housing is near Herne Hill East?

About 27.0% across the Herne Hill East area.

What home types are most common in Herne Hill East?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 32.3%, converted/shared house (inc hmo) 28.6%.

How deprived is Herne Hill East?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15380 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Herne Hill East?

Based on 79 recent sales, the median price is £535,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How safe is Herne Hill East?

Crime level in Herne Hill East is moderate with about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the Herne Hill East population and density?

Herne Hill East population is 9,525 with density 8947.0 per km².

What's the average income in Herne Hill East?

Average resident income is about £65,600 per year.

How many households are in Herne Hill East?

There are 3,741 households in Herne Hill East

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Q: What schools in Herne Hill East and how are they rated?

There are 4 schools in Herne Hill East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / London / Lambeth / Herne Hill East

About

Herne Hill East is a residential area in the London Borough of Lambeth, located between Brixton, Camberwell, and Dulwich. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, with tree-lined streets and local parks like Ruskin Park providing green space. Herne Hill station offers rail connections, while nearby bus routes provide access to central London and surrounding neighborhoods.

The area has a range of independent shops, cafes, and pubs, particularly around Half Moon Lane and Railton Road. Brockwell Park is a short distance away, offering leisure facilities and events. Herne Hill East has a community-focused atmosphere, with local schools and amenities catering to families and long-term residents. The area balances residential quiet with convenient transport links to busier parts of south London.

Area overview

On average Herne Hill East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 132 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 of residents in Herne Hill East is £65,600 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.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

132

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

27%

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Herne Hill East Population

9,525

Population density

8,947 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Herne Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,000 up to £1,915,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	54	£490,000	£277,725	£432,750	£537,250	£670,225
Semi-Detached	7	£1,520,000	£878,000	£1,306,601	£1,885,044	£1,911,726
Terraced	18	£963,250	£618,625	£791,375	£1,123,750	£1,426,000

10 years price trend in Herne Hill East

All postcodes in Herne Hill East

SE59AR

Kemerton Road

SE59AE

Bengeworth Road

SE59NY

Bengeworth Road

SE240BS

Poplar Walk

SE240BU

Haredale Road

SE240HZ

Heron Road

SE58EW

Basingdon Way

SE59RL

Caldecot Road

SE240DA

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE240GG

Lowden Road

SE240JA

Hardess Street

SE59NX

Herne Hill East

SE59PZ

Herne Hill East

SE59RS

Bessemer Road

SE249QT

Herne Hill

SE59PA

Herne Hill East

SE59PU

Cutcombe Road

SE59RJ

Herne Hill East

SE59RX

Cutcombe Road

SE59RY

Bavent Road

SE240BW

Oakbank Grove

SE249QY

Herne Hill

SE240BE

Brantwood Road

SE240GF

Herne Hill East

SE240HL

Dylan Road

SE58EA

Ferndene Road

SE59BE

Herne Hill East

SE59DN

Flaxman Road

SE59PD

Harbour Road

SE59RT

Cutcombe Road

SE240BN

Poplar Road

SE240BP

Poplar Road

SE240HQ

Herne Hill East

SE240HT

Herne Hill East

SE59AB

Bengeworth Road

SE59NZ

Vaughan Road

SE240HG

Alice Walker Close

SW98RZ

Cavendish Road

SE240AJ

Oakbank Grove

SE240AX

Herne Hill Road

SE240BJ

Lowden Road

SE240HH

Poplar Road

SE240HY

Herne Hill East

SE59NS

Cutcombe Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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