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SE19 1AL

Alexandra Walk

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE19 1AL

Overview

Postcode SE19 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Gipsy Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.5%
Connectivity
1/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Gipsy Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gipsy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.5%

Approximately 43.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE19 1AL.

Flood risk

No risk

Gipsy Hill near SE19 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

1/10

The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 1AL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.7 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.7 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE19 1AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.5 miUpper Norwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miWestow ParkMediumWalking directions to Westow Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
12,935.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.38(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.09(+8%)
Vehicle crime
9.05(-3%)
Other theft
5.82(-49%)
Robbery
5.82(+63%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
91
32.62%
Caribbean
42
15.05%
African
31
11.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
7.89%
Other Black
19
6.81%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
45.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.09%
No qualifications
36
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.22%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
42.75%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.29%
Owns outright
14
10.14%
Shared ownership
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Gipsy Hill

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£657
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£389K – £675K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,500 up to £1,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gipsy Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£1,345,000£719
Terraced33£675,000£686
Flats59£420,000£622

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gipsy Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£374,000£467,000£505,000
2017£403,625£475,000£548,500
2018£410,000£755,000£590,000
2019£371,500£729,250£573,500
2020£430,000£540,000£625,000
2021£387,500£794,000£640,000
2022£415,000£842,500£582,500
2023£396,000£772,500£680,000
2024£417,000£1,050,000£734,000
2025£395,000£790,000£697,500
2026£421,000£1,362,500£627,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£595£561£554
2017£603£618£575
2018£581£565£590
2019£567£568£555
2020£593£614£608
2021£600£585£599
2022£625£648£640
2023£635£687£697
2024£628£664£653
2025£626£775£662
2026£622£673£689
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gipsy Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 202521, Brabourne Close, London, SE19 1AQOtherLeasehold£295,000
27 May 2026Flat 18, Compton Court, Victoria Crescent, London, SE19 1AFFlatsLeasehold£340,000
22 Apr 2026Flat 7, Compton Court, Victoria Crescent, London, SE19 1AFFlatsLeasehold£350,000
16 Jan 2026Flat 8, Compton Court, Victoria Crescent, London, SE19 1AFFlatsLeasehold£335,000
04 Aug 20252, Battenberg Walk, London, SE19 1ARFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the SE19 1AL postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE19 1AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPaxton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableThe New SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE19 1AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFreshGoGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PLWalking directions to FreshGo
0.1 miSelectGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJWalking directions to Select
0.2 miHM Newsmarket136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PWWalking directions to HM Newsmarket
0.2 miHigh Limes general storeHawke Road, Lambeth, SE19 1EXWalking directions to High Limes general store
0.2 miCentral Hill Stores75 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1BSWalking directions to Central Hill Stores

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE19 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chloe Hawryluk

Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Pete Elliott

Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardGipsy HillE05014103
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gipsy HillE02000650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 033EE01003070
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE19 1AL

Is SE19 1AL (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE19 1AL records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE19 1AL?

The median sale price around SE19 1AL in Gipsy Hill is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE19 1AL?

There are 20 schools close to SE19 1AL, including Hillcrest, Paxton Primary School (Requires improvement) and The New School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE19 1AL?

The closest station to SE19 1AL is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 223 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1AL?

SE19 1AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE19 1AL (Gipsy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE19 1AL is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chloe Hawryluk (Green Party) and Pete Elliott (Green Party).