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SE19 1AW

Alexandra Drive

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE19 1AW

Overview

Postcode SE19 1AW 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 4 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
34.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 272 ft away from SE19 1AW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 1AW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.6 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
0.7 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE19 1AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.2 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow
0.1 miBecondale Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Becondale Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
17,000 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
121
44.98%
African
36
13.38%
Caribbean
30
11.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
8.18%
Other White
21
7.81%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
60.17%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.71%
No qualifications
25
10.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.24%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
33.57%
Other social rented
37
26.43%
Owns with a mortgage
34
24.29%
Social rents from council
11
7.86%
Owns outright
9
6.43%
Total households: 140

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 1AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025Garden Flat, 31, Alexandra Drive, London, SE19 1AWFlatsLeasehold£385,000
27 May 2026Flat 1A, 4, Alexandra Drive, London, SE19 1AJOtherLeasehold£450,000
27 Mar 202628B, Alexandra Drive, London, SE19 1AJFlatsLeasehold£339,500
02 Sept 202514C, Alexandra Drive, London, SE19 1AJTerracedFreehold£995,000
31 Mar 202522A, Alexandra Drive, London, SE19 1AJFlatsLeasehold£339,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE19 1AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPaxton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFreshGoGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PLWalking directions to FreshGo
0.1 miSelectGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJWalking directions to Select
0.1 miHM Newsmarket136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PWWalking directions to HM Newsmarket
0.2 miWelcome HomeGipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Welcome Home
0.2 miBudgens207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYWalking directions to Budgens

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 1AW, 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 1AW

Is SE19 1AW (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE19 1AW 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 1AW?

The median sale price around SE19 1AW 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 1AW?

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

What is the nearest station to SE19 1AW?

The closest station to SE19 1AW is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 183 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1AW?

SE19 1AW 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 1AW (Gipsy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE19 1AW 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).