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SE19 1EH

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Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE19 1EH

Overview

Postcode SE19 1EH 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 high crime levels, with around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Upper Norwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
68.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Gipsy Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Gipsy Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.3%

Approximately 68.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from SE19 1EH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 1EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.6 mi

3,4

Crystal Palace

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Crystal Palace
0.9 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE19 1EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUpper Norwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground
0.2 miWestow ParkMediumWalking directions to Westow Park
0.5 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow

Area Profile

Population
173
Population density
8,199.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.98(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.54(+67%)
Other theft
8.08(-29%)
Public order
7.34(+9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
42
24.56%
British
36
21.05%
Caribbean
24
14.04%
Other White
19
11.11%
Other Asian
10
5.85%
Total population: 171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
44
32.35%
No qualifications
33
24.26%
Level 3 (A level)
26
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
5.15%
Total 16+ residents: 136

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
62.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
19.51%
Owns with a mortgage
8
9.76%
Other social rented
5
6.1%
Owns outright
1
1.22%
Total households: 82

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 1EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 31, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£305,000
13 Oct 202529A, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£390,000
25 Jul 2025Flat F, 37, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£297,000
20 Jun 2025Flat D, 43, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£326,500
26 Aug 2025Flat 5, Gatestone Court, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BJFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SE19 1EH postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE19 1EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRockmount Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryPaxton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE19 1EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWelcomeWestow Street, Croydon, SE19 1BGWalking directions to Welcome
0.1 miHigh Limes general storeHawke Road, Lambeth, SE19 1EXWalking directions to High Limes general store
0.1 miCentral Hill Stores75 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1BSWalking directions to Central Hill Stores
0.1 miSavers46-48 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3RWWalking directions to Savers
0.1 miIceland19-21 Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TQWalking directions to Iceland

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 1EH, 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 033BE01003063
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE19 1EH

Is SE19 1EH (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE19 1EH records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1EH?

The median sale price around SE19 1EH 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 1EH?

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

What is the nearest station to SE19 1EH?

The closest station to SE19 1EH is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 546 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1EH?

SE19 1EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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