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SE22 8SX

Townley Road

Dulwich Village

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Overview

Postcode SE22 8SX is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Village ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Herne Hill & Dulwich Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park is £125,416 per year. The nearest station is North Dulwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sunray Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Herne Hill & Dulwich Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Herne Hill & Dulwich Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park is £125,416 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from SE22 8SX.

Flood risk

No risk

Herne Hill & Dulwich Park near SE22 8SX 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 North Dulwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE22 8SX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2,3

North Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to North Dulwich
0.5 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich
0.8 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE22 8SX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSunray GardensSmallWalking directions to Sunray Gardens
0.5 miSt Francis ParkSmallWalking directions to St Francis Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
3,151.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.47(-37%)
Theft from the person
15.88(+69%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.83(-49%)
Vehicle crime
10.76(+15%)
Other theft
7.68(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
74.61%
Other White
21
6.58%
Irish
14
4.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
3.13%
Indian
9
2.82%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
174
71.9%
No qualifications
24
9.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
8.68%
Level 3 (A level)
17
7.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
3
1.24%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
44.04%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.17%
Social rents from council
5
4.59%
Other social rented
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Dulwich Village

Median price£1,340,000
Price per sq ft£919
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£790K – £1.9M

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £1,340,000 (about £919 per square foot) in Dulwich Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £268,000 up to £4,100,000.

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 Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£3,250,000£1,209
Semi-Detached28£1,982,500£984
Terraced30£1,370,000£1,015
Flats24£521,250£691

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dulwich Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£3,675,000£590,000£1,625,000£1,245,000
2017£2,312,500£547,500£1,610,000£1,240,400
2018£2,150,000£509,000£1,627,500£1,108,000
2019£1,796,250£458,750£1,650,000£1,203,500
2020£3,525,000£585,000£1,725,000£1,530,000
2021£1,900,000£550,000£1,750,000£1,377,500
2022£2,828,750£542,500£1,925,000£1,430,000
2023£2,287,500£580,000£2,275,000£1,521,526
2024£2,112,500£600,000£1,950,000£1,485,000
2025£3,250,000£580,000£2,000,000£1,350,000
2026£588,750£1,650,193£845,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,271£668£878£728
2017£1,039£727£811£773
2018£763£709£899£750
2019£939£719£814£758
2020£749£711£902£874
2021£1,066£774£946£824
2022£1,046£746£972£926
2023£1,072£681£1,091£920
2024£997£693£1,101£929
2025£1,209£702£1,024£1,005
2026£682£1,068£862
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE22 8SX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 202558, Townley Road, London, SE22 8SXTerracedFreehold£850,000
31 Jul 20251, Deventer Crescent, London, SE22 8TJTerracedLeasehold£630,000
27 Feb 202619, Hillsboro Road, London, SE22 8QETerracedFreehold£690,000
03 Oct 202591, Calton Avenue, London, SE21 7DFDetachedFreehold£3,500,000
12 Dec 202516, Nimegen Way, London, SE22 8TLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£592,500

Schools

In the SE22 8SX postcode area, located within Herne Hill & Dulwich Park, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE22 8SX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableJames Allen's Girls' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableAlleyn's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Charter School North DulwichAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE22 8SX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE22 8SX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRonnie's Supermarket73 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8PRWalking directions to Ronnie's Supermarket
0.4 miFood & Wine141 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HXWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.4 miM&S Foodhall84-90 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HFWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.4 miSimplyFresh88 Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AQWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.4 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 8SX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Margy Newens

Dulwich Village - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Richard Michael Leeming

Dulwich Village - 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 VillageE05011100
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Herne Hill & Dulwich ParkE02000837
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 031BE01004070
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE22 8SX

Is SE22 8SX (Herne Hill & Dulwich Park) safe?

The area around SE22 8SX records about 76 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SE22 8SX?

The median sale price around SE22 8SX in Herne Hill & Dulwich Park is £1,340,000 (about £919 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE22 8SX?

There are 20 schools close to SE22 8SX, including James Allen's Girls' School, Alleyn's School and The Charter School North Dulwich (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE22 8SX?

The closest station to SE22 8SX is North Dulwich in TfL zone 2,3, about 282 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE22 8SX?

SE22 8SX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE22 8SX (Herne Hill & Dulwich Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE22 8SX is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Margy Newens (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Richard Michael Leeming (Labour and Co-operative Party).