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SE19 1EX

Hawke Road

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE19 1EX

Overview

Postcode SE19 1EX is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill area 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 median sale price in Gipsy Hill is £518,250 (around £634 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £383,500 and £705,000. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

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 England, 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 234 ft away from SE19 1EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Gipsy Hill near SE19 1EX 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE19 1EX
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 1EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.3 miUpper Norwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground
0.3 miWestow ParkMediumWalking directions to Westow Park

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: £518,250
Price per sq ft: £634
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £384K – £705K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £518,250 (about £634 per square foot) in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,380,000.

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£1,325,000£719
Terraced35£690,000£682
Flats60£402,500£611

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£399,121£1,345,000£690,000
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£611£680£682
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 1EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 2025Flat 5, 2, Lunham Road, London, SE19 1AAFlatsLeasehold£437,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 3, 10, Lunham Road, London, SE19 1AAFlatsLeasehold£500,000
21 Jul 202663, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BSTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
24 Jul 2026Flat 2, 29, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£362,500
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 31, Central Hill, London, SE19 1BWFlatsLeasehold£305,000

Schools

In the SE19 1EX postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE19 1EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryRockmount Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous
0.3 miNot applicableFidelis CollegeOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE19 1EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miWelcomeWestow Street, Croydon, SE19 1BGWalking directions to Welcome
0.2 miIceland19-21 Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSavers46-48 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3RWWalking directions to Savers

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 1EX, 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 1EX

Is SE19 1EX (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE19 1EX 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SE19 1EX?

The median sale price around SE19 1EX in Gipsy Hill is £518,250 (about £634 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE19 1EX?

There are 20 schools close to SE19 1EX, including Rockmount Primary School (Outstanding), Hillcrest and Fidelis College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE19 1EX?

The closest station to SE19 1EX is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 507 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1EX?

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

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