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SE22 8QS

Playfield Crescent

Goose Green

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Detailed insights for SE22 8QS

Overview

Postcode SE22 8QS is located in a major urban area, within the Goose Green ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the East Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Dulwich is £90,667 per year. The nearest station is East Dulwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goose Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

East Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

East Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in East Dulwich is £90,667 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE22 8QS.

Flood risk

No risk

East Dulwich near SE22 8QS 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 East Dulwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE22 8QS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich
0.4 mi

2,3

North Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to North Dulwich
1 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE22 8QS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGoose GreenMediumWalking directions to Goose Green
0.4 miSt Francis ParkSmallWalking directions to St Francis Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
14,325.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.71(+12%)
Vehicle crime
15.06(+61%)
Theft from the person
11.79(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.17(-66%)
Other theft
7.2(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
48.52%
Other White
36
11.8%
African
22
7.21%
Caribbean
17
5.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
4.59%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
64.98%
No qualifications
24
10.13%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
4.64%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.4%
Social rents from council
25
20%
Owns outright
19
15.2%
Other social rented
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Goose Green

Median price£750,550
Price per sq ft£849
Sales (last 12 months)175
Typical range (middle 50%)£525K – £1.1M

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £750,550 (about £849 per square foot) in Goose Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goose Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,675,000£1,128
Semi-Detached14£1,497,500£883
Terraced72£1,055,000£901
Flats88£532,500£786

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goose Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goose Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£466,500£965,348£887,500
2017£475,000£1,055,000£880,000
2018£490,000£1,167,500£855,000
2019£494,000£1,140,000£876,750
2020£500,000£1,180,000£950,000
2021£487,500£1,235,000£975,000
2022£525,000£1,292,209£1,072,500
2023£500,000£1,033,000£1,045,000
2024£510,500£1,350,000£1,035,000
2025£525,000£1,375,000£1,050,000
2026£505,000£1,415,000£970,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goose Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goose Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£658£747£746
2017£725£671£761
2018£700£720£731
2019£720£756£747
2020£747£817£821
2021£722£799£820
2022£757£839£834
2023£787£905£822
2024£765£854£831
2025£764£885£871
2026£787£809£835
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goose Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Goose Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 8QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 8QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202518, Playfield Crescent, London, SE22 8QSFlatsLeasehold£630,000
12 Sept 202512B, Playfield Crescent, London, SE22 8QSTerracedFreehold£790,000
01 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 4, Playfield Crescent, London, SE22 8QSFlatsLeasehold£720,000
26 Sept 2025151, Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8SATerracedFreehold£1,325,000
22 May 2026133, Melbourne Grove, London, SE22 8RRFlatsLeasehold£645,000

Schools

In the SE22 8QS postcode area, located within East Dulwich, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE22 8QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHarris Primary Academy East DulwichFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableAlleyn's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableJames Allen's Girls' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE22 8QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE22 8QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood & Wine141 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HXWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.2 miRonnie's Supermarket73 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8PRWalking directions to Ronnie's Supermarket
0.2 miM&S Foodhall84-90 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HFWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miSMBS Foods75 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8EPWalking directions to SMBS Foods
0.2 miCo-op Food56-62 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HJWalking directions to Co-op 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 8QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eloise Amanda Waldon-Day

Goose Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

George Ronald Grime

Goose Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

James Robert McAsh

Goose Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Ellie Reeves

Lewisham West and East Dulwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyLewisham West and East DulwichE14001333
WardGoose GreenE05011103
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East DulwichE02000836
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 030DE01004071
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE22 8QS

Is SE22 8QS (East Dulwich) safe?

The area around SE22 8QS records about 86 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE22 8QS?

The median sale price around SE22 8QS in East Dulwich is £750,550 (about £849 per square foot) based on 175 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE22 8QS?

There are 20 schools close to SE22 8QS, including Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich (Outstanding), Alleyn's School and James Allen's Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE22 8QS?

The closest station to SE22 8QS is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 615 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE22 8QS?

SE22 8QS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE22 8QS (East Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and East Dulwich covering SE22 8QS is Ellie Reeves (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Eloise Amanda Waldon-Day (Green Party), George Ronald Grime (Green Party) and James Robert McAsh (Green Party).