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SE19 1QL

Gipsy Hill

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SE19 1QL

Overview

Postcode SE19 1QL 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 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 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 0.1 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
51.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Gipsy Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,129 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

51.5%

Approximately 51.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from SE19 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Gipsy Hill near SE19 1QL 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 1QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.5 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 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.1 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow
0.2 miBecondale Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Becondale Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
8,800 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
126
41.45%
African
46
15.13%
Other White
40
13.16%
Caribbean
27
8.88%
Irish
15
4.93%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
42.8%
No qualifications
56
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.06%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
45.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.13%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.91%
Owns outright
9
6.72%
Other social rented
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

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 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE19 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 20253, The Garvens, 57, Dulwich Wood Avenue, London, SE19 1HUFlatsLeasehold£515,000
10 Aug 202622, Colby Road, London, SE19 1HASemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
05 Feb 202621, Colby Road, London, SE19 1HAFlatsFreehold£750,000
19 Dec 202518, Colby Road, London, SE19 1HASemi-DetachedFreehold£632,500
21 Nov 2025Ground Floor Flat, 1, Colby Road, London, SE19 1HAFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE19 1QL postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 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 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryPaxton Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.4 miNot applicableHillcrestMiscellaneous

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE19 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHM Newsmarket136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PWWalking directions to HM Newsmarket
0.1 miFreshGoGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PLWalking directions to FreshGo
0.1 miSelectGipsy Hill, Southwark, SE19 1PJWalking directions to Select
0.2 miCostcutter248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miSondlys242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Sondlys

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 1QL, 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 1QL

Is SE19 1QL (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE19 1QL 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE19 1QL?

The median sale price around SE19 1QL 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 1QL?

There are 20 schools close to SE19 1QL, including Paxton Primary School (Good), Kingswood Primary School (Good) and Hillcrest. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE19 1QL?

The closest station to SE19 1QL is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 94 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE19 1QL?

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

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