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SE22 0AG

Melford Road

Dulwich Wood

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Detailed insights for SE22 0AG

Overview

Postcode SE22 0AG is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Dulwich Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dulwich Hill is £85,311 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Horniman Museum and Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Dulwich Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Dulwich Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Dulwich Hill is £85,311 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from SE22 0AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dulwich Hill near SE22 0AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Forest Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE22 0AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
1 mi

3

Honor Oak Park

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Honor Oak Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE22 0AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHorniman Museum and GardensLargeWalking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens
0.2 miDawson's Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Dawson's Hill Park
0.4 miHorniman TriangleSmallWalking directions to Horniman Triangle

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
6,893.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.87(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.21(-25%)
Vehicle crime
9.04(-4%)
Public order
5.85(-13%)
Shoplifting
4.79(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
62.15%
Other White
39
11.02%
Other
12
3.39%
Other Asian
11
3.11%
Irish
11
3.11%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
209
74.38%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.68%
No qualifications
14
4.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
4.63%
Apprenticeship
7
2.49%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
44.14%
Owns outright
35
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
21.38%
Other social rented
5
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.45%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Dulwich Wood

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£608
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £801K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £608 per square foot) in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dulwich Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,850,000£837
Terraced14£930,000£676
Semi-Detached10£865,000£669
Flats55£400,000£548

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dulwich Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,475,000£350,000£824,000£799,000
2017£1,825,000£415,000£1,013,750£781,500
2018£1,317,500£358,750£1,100,000£763,500
2019£1,610,000£380,000£1,074,250£760,000
2020£1,650,000£388,000£1,022,500£880,000
2021£2,467,500£375,000£1,050,000£814,000
2022£2,362,500£391,000£1,420,000£890,000
2023£1,895,000£374,000£1,400,000£696,788
2024£1,455,000£427,500£1,199,000£925,000
2025£1,000,000£421,000£865,000£867,000
2026£2,425,000£410,000£550,000£963,103
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£637£530£657£603
2017£705£577£697£551
2018£549£520£587£527
2019£806£514£707£571
2020£666£541£703£595
2021£910£572£723£643
2022£917£560£837£710
2023£777£555£804£611
2024£781£568£691£635
2025£774£557£737£647
2026£891£555£616£711
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dulwich Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 0AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 0AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202531, Melford Road, London, SE22 0AGTerracedFreehold£660,000
17 Dec 202537A, Underhill Road, London, SE22 0QZFlatsLeasehold£464,000
07 Nov 202531, Underhill Road, London, SE22 0QZDetachedFreehold£1,800,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 27, Melford Court, Melford Road, London, SE22 0AEFlatsLeasehold£590,000
19 Sept 2025501, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8JYOtherLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SE22 0AG postcode area, located within Dulwich Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE22 0AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHorniman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryGoodrich Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE22 0AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE22 0AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAM Super Market137-138 Bredinghurst, London, SE22 0PNWalking directions to AM Super Market
0.4 miCostcutterLordship Lane, Southwark, SE22 0JZWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miTesco Express86 London Road, London, SE23 3PEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miVal's storeLordship Lane, Southwark, SE22 0JZWalking directions to Val's store
0.5 miDulwich Grocers373 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8JJWalking directions to Dulwich Grocers

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

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 SE22 0AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ruth Bannister

Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sean Hannigan

Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardDulwich WoodE05011101
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dulwich HillE02000838
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 032AE01003949
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE22 0AG

Is SE22 0AG (Dulwich Hill) safe?

The area around SE22 0AG records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE22 0AG?

The median sale price around SE22 0AG in Dulwich Hill is £475,000 (about £608 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE22 0AG?

There are 16 schools close to SE22 0AG, including Horniman Primary School (Good), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Goodrich Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE22 0AG?

The closest station to SE22 0AG is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,128 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE22 0AG?

SE22 0AG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE22 0AG (Dulwich Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE22 0AG is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Bannister (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sean Hannigan (Labour and Co-operative Party).