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SE22 8NJ

Highwood Close

Dulwich Wood

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Detailed insights for SE22 8NJ

Overview

Postcode SE22 8NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Hill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year. The nearest station is Forest Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 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
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Sydenham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sydenham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from SE22 8NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sydenham Hill near SE22 8NJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE22 8NJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Forest Hill

Overground, Southern

Walking directions to Forest Hill
0.9 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE22 8NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHorniman Museum and GardensLargeWalking directions to Horniman Museum and Gardens
0.4 miDawson's Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Dawson's Hill Park
0.2 miHorniman TriangleSmallWalking directions to Horniman Triangle

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
1,766.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.81(-63%)
Burglary
9.23(+69%)
Vehicle crime
5.77(-38%)
Other theft
4.62(-60%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
43.38%
Other White
64
14.61%
African
46
10.5%
Caribbean
20
4.57%
Other
20
4.57%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
57.96%
No qualifications
46
13.81%
Level 3 (A level)
39
11.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
26.57%
Social rents from council
53
25.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
25.12%
Owns outright
21
10.14%
Shared ownership
21
10.14%
Total households: 207

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 8NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 8NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026Flat 7, Epping Court, Highwood Close, London, SE22 8NJFlatsLeasehold£275,000
13 Apr 2026Flat 13, Sherwood Court, Highwood Close, London, SE22 8NLFlatsLeasehold£345,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 7, Sherwood Court, Highwood Close, London, SE22 8NLFlatsLeasehold£317,500
26 Jun 202610, Highwood Close, London, SE22 8NHTerracedFreehold£802,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 4, Mercia Court, Highwood Close, London, SE22 8NNFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE22 8NJ postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE22 8NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHorniman Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryEliot Bank Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFairlawn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE22 8NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE22 8NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express86 London Road, London, SE23 3PEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAM Super Market137-138 Bredinghurst, London, SE22 0PNWalking directions to AM Super Market
0.5 miSainsbury's34-48 London Road, London, SE23 3HFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miInpans food20 London Road, Lewisham, SE23 3HFWalking directions to Inpans food

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 8NJ, 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)Sydenham HillE02000839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 033AE01003945
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2007-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SE22 8NJ

Is SE22 8NJ (Sydenham Hill) safe?

The area around SE22 8NJ records about 51 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE22 8NJ?

The median sale price around SE22 8NJ in Sydenham 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 8NJ?

There are 18 schools close to SE22 8NJ, including Horniman Primary School (Good), Eliot Bank Primary School (Good) and Fairlawn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE22 8NJ?

The closest station to SE22 8NJ is Forest Hill in TfL zone 3, about 929 m away, serving the Overground and Southern lines.

How deprived is the area around SE22 8NJ?

SE22 8NJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,541 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE22 8NJ (Sydenham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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