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SE22 8GA

Lordship Lane

Dulwich Wood

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Detailed insights for SE22 8GA

Overview

Postcode SE22 8GA 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dulwich Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
52.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Dulwich Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dulwich Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.7%

Approximately 52.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from SE22 8GA.

Flood risk

No risk

Dulwich Hill near SE22 8GA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE22 8GA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
0.9 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
1 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE22 8GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDulwich ParkLargeWalking directions to Dulwich Park
0.3 miHorniman Museum and GardensLargeWalking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens
0.3 miDawson's Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Dawson's Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
2,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.6(-18%)
Vehicle crime
16.06(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.05(-55%)
Burglary
8.03(+47%)
Other theft
6.53(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
23.81%
African
54
21.43%
Other White
22
8.73%
Other
19
7.54%
Bangladeshi
17
6.75%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
43.72%
No qualifications
38
19.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.56%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 199

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
46
49.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
16.13%
Owns with a mortgage
13
13.98%
Owns outright
11
11.83%
Shared ownership
4
4.3%
Total households: 93

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 8GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 8GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20253, Dukes Court, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8GAFlatsLeasehold£208,000
21 May 202523, Gloucester Court, 516, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8GBFlatsLeasehold£300,000
25 Feb 202545, Gloucester Court, 516, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8GBFlatsLeasehold£316,000
20 May 2026Flat 28, Byron Court, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8PBFlatsLeasehold£385,000
19 Sept 2025501, Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8JYOtherLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the SE22 8GA postcode area, located within Dulwich Hill, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE22 8GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryHorniman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGoodrich Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE22 8GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE22 8GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 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
0.5 miTesco Express86 London Road, London, SE23 3PEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8GA, 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 032BE01003950
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE22 8GA

Is SE22 8GA (Dulwich Hill) safe?

The area around SE22 8GA records about 73 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE22 8GA?

The median sale price around SE22 8GA 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 8GA?

There are 19 schools close to SE22 8GA, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Horniman Primary School (Good) and Goodrich Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE22 8GA?

The closest station to SE22 8GA is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,230 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE22 8GA?

SE22 8GA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE22 8GA (Dulwich Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE22 8GA 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).