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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £76,885 per year. There are 5 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 area has 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
150
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
32%
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
52.12(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.69(+45%)
Theft from the person
17.21(+64%)
Other theft
16.15(+39%)
Vehicle crime
13.31(+37%)
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

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £542,750 in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction 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 & Loughborough Junction 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 & Loughborough Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats98£490,000
Semi-Detached6£1,484,101
Terraced44£975,500

10 years median price trend in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

All postcodes in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59BT

Empress Mews

SE240BD

Herne Hill Road

SE240DD

Abbey Mansion Mews

SE240ED

Kestrel Avenue

SE240EG

Hurst Street

SE59NY

Bengeworth Road

SE240BS

Poplar Walk

SE240BU

Poplar Walk

SE240JT

Railton Road

SE59EA

Flaxman Road

SE59EH

Denmark Road

SE59JR

Denmark Road

SE59RL

Caldecot Road

SE240DA

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE59NX

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59PZ

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RS

Bessemer Road

SE240BF

Mumford Road

SE240GG

Lowden Road

SE240HD

Woodquest Avenue

SE240JA

Wellfit Street

SE240LB

Shakespeare Road

SE240HB

Oborne Close

SE249QT

Herne Hill

SE59DS

Flaxman Road

SE59PA

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RJ

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59RY

Bavent Road

SE240AT

Robert Burns Mews

SE240QF

Shakespeare Road

SE59DF

Carew Street

SE59PU

Coldharbour Lane

SE59RX

Cutcombe Road

SW21PZ

Effra Parade

SE240BW

Poplar Road

SE240PB

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE249QY

Herne Hill

SE240DS

Shardcroft Avenue

SE240HL

Dylan Road

SE59BE

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE59PD

Harbour Road

SE59RT

Cutcombe Road

SE240HA

Milkwood Road

SE240JZ

Shakespeare Road

SE240NS

Spenser Road

SE240PY

Shakespeare Road

SE59EQ

Denmark Road

SE240BE

Fawnbrake Avenue

SE240DF

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE240GF

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE240LA

Shakespeare Road

SE58EA

Sunset Road

SE59DN

Flaxman Road

SW21DQ

Morval Road

SE240BN

Poplar Road

SE240BP

Poplar Road

SE240HQ

Hinton Road

SE59NZ

Vaughan Road

SE240EF

Railton Road

SE240HT

Hinton Road

SE249QJ

Herne Hill

SE59AB

Cambria Road

SE240NL

Milton Road

SW21QB

Brixton Water Lane

SE240HG

Milkwood Road

SE59BP

Kenbury Street

SW98RZ

Coldharbour Lane

SE240BJ

Lowden Road

SE240HH

Milkwood Road

SE240HY

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

SE240AJ

Oakbank Grove

SE240AX

Herne Hill Road

SE240QZ

Pablo Neruda Close

SE59NS

Coldharbour Lane

SW21AP

Dalberg Road

Data Sources

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