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Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

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About

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is a residential area centred on two distinct transport hubs. The ward contains Victorian terraces and modern housing estates, with commercial activity focused along Railton Road and around Herne Hill station. Brockwell Park provides a large green space with sports facilities and seasonal events. The area is defined by several major railway lines that converge at Loughborough Junction, creating a complex urban landscape.

The area is known for its community-focused amenities, including the Herne Hill Velodrome, a historic outdoor cycling track. Local commerce includes independent shops, cafes, and a popular weekly market. The presence of multiple railway viaducts shapes the streetscape, with arches repurposed for various small businesses. Residential streets are characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, creating a varied architectural environment.

Area overview

On average Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £76,898 per year. There are 3 schools in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is home to around 16,156 people, with a population density of about 7,781.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Population
16,156
Population density
7,781.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.26(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.54(+51%)
Theft from the person
17.83(+90%)
Other theft
16.09(+41%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,837
42.32%
Caribbean
1,918
11.87%
Other White
1,859
11.51%
African
1,454
9%
Other
786
4.87%
Total population: 16,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,350
61.57%
No qualifications
1,504
11.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,445
10.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,025
7.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
707
5.21%
Total 16+ residents: 13,562

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,735
26.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,601
24.39%
Other social rented
1,255
19.12%
Owns outright
904
13.77%
Social rents from council
807
12.29%
Total households: 6,564

Property prices in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £1.0M

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,372,500£1,008
Semi-Detached8£1,350,000£898
Terraced39£1,160,000£848
Flats90£519,250£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£1,542,500£895,000
2017£475,000£1,202,500£936,250
2018£462,500£1,217,500£932,500
2019£467,500£1,145,000£850,000
2020£500,000£1,150,000£950,000
2021£475,000£1,427,138£972,500
2022£476,250£1,650,000£1,008,750
2023£466,000£1,530,000£900,000
2024£475,550£1,825,000£990,000
2025£502,000£1,386,601£1,120,000
2026£540,000£1,320,000£1,065,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£721£800£738
2017£713£750£712
2018£667£727£716
2019£682£753£714
2020£732£764£733
2021£697£862£759
2022£709£920£834
2023£740£779£746
2024£748£848£837
2025£715£919£833
2026£720£893£836
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward.

Local councillors

Alan Andrews

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ciara Alleyne

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Valentine

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59JR

Denmark Road

SE240AT

Robert Burns Mews

SE240HQ

Hinton Road

SE240HT

Hinton Road

SE240NJ

Dulwich Road

SW98SA

Coldharbour Lane

SE58ED

Denmark Hill

SE59QE

Lilford Road

SE240QX

Walt Whitman Close

SE59PF

Southwell Road

SE58RX

Denmark Hill

SE240DH

Brantwood Road

SE240BG

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE240JN

Railton Road

SE249BN

Brockwell Park Gardens

SE240BW

Poplar Road

SE240AH

Herne Hill Road

SE240AP

Deerdale Road

SE240BY

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE59DZ

Lilford Road

SE240LD

Railton Road

SE58EW

Basingdon Way

SE240AX

Herne Hill Road

SE240PA

Dulwich Road

SE240DL

Dorchester Drive

SE59DY

Redan Terrace

SE240BN

Poplar Road

SE240HY

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE240HR

Hinton Road

SE59DA

Geoffrey Close

SE240AU

Herne Hill Road

SE59PD

Harbour Road

SE59PX

Coldharbour Lane

SE59DG

Flaxman Road

SE240QR

Louise Bennett Close

SE240GG

Lowden Road

SE59NR

Coldharbour Lane

SE249QP

Herne Hill

SE240NZ

Chaucer Road

SE59QQ

Lilford Road

SE240HP

Milkwood Road

SE240HD

Woodquest Avenue

SE240HZ

Heron Road

SE59DL

Flaxman Road

SE59DJ

Pomfret Road

SE240PH

Mayall Road

SE59BA

Laurel Mews

SE59BP

Kenbury Street

SW98RU

Coldharbour Lane

SE240EJ

Dulwich Road

SE240DQ

Dorchester Drive

SE59QB

Lilford Road

SW97EU

Station Avenue

SE240BX

Poplar Walk

SE240NN

Florence Villas

SE59PE

Southwell Road

SE240AF

Haredale Road

SE59BE

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59DF

Carew Street

SE59NU

Coldharbour Lane

SE240AZ

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59EG

Denmark Road

SW21DF

Effra Road

SE240HU

Hinton Road

SE59DB

Geoffrey Close

SE240EF

Railton Road

SE240HA

Milkwood Road

SE59RS

Bessemer Road

SE240BD

Herne Hill Road

SE240LU

Railton Road

SE249QY

Herne Hill

SE240JZ

Shakespeare Road

SE240BA

Herne Hill Road

SE240AS

Wingmore Road

SE59AU

Bicknell Road

SE59RT

Cutcombe Road