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SE24 0JB

Milkwood Road

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

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Overview

Postcode SE24 0JB is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Herne Hill East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Herne Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,935 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Herne Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.6%

Approximately 44.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 222 ft away from SE24 0JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Herne Hill East near SE24 0JB 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 Herne Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE24 0JB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.5 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.6 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE24 0JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRuskin ParkLargeWalking directions to Ruskin Park
0.4 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens
0.4 miColdharbour Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
4,034.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.12(+23%)
Shoplifting
35.62(+257%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.75(-30%)
Other theft
18.12(+59%)
Vehicle crime
14.38(+53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
42.03%
Caribbean
59
21.38%
Other White
27
9.78%
African
18
6.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
4.71%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
58.77%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.84%
No qualifications
26
11.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
50
41.32%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
19.83%
Owns outright
13
10.74%
Social rents from council
4
3.31%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £1.0M

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,372,500£1,008
Semi-Detached8£1,350,000£898
Terraced39£1,160,000£848
Flats90£519,250£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£1,542,500£895,000
2017£475,000£1,202,500£936,250
2018£462,500£1,217,500£932,500
2019£467,500£1,145,000£850,000
2020£500,000£1,150,000£950,000
2021£475,000£1,427,138£972,500
2022£476,250£1,650,000£1,008,750
2023£466,000£1,530,000£900,000
2024£475,550£1,825,000£990,000
2025£502,000£1,386,601£1,120,000
2026£540,000£1,320,000£1,065,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£721£800£738
2017£713£750£712
2018£667£727£716
2019£682£753£714
2020£732£764£733
2021£697£862£759
2022£709£920£834
2023£740£779£746
2024£748£848£837
2025£715£919£833
2026£720£893£836
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE24 0JB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE24 0JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026Flat A, 169, Milkwood Road, London, SE24 0JBFlatsLeasehold£475,000
21 Oct 2025Flat 1, 46, Lowden Road, London, SE24 0BHFlatsLeasehold£669,000
25 Jul 202527, Lowden Road, London, SE24 0BJTerracedFreehold£1,125,000
01 Jul 202525, Lowden Road, London, SE24 0BJTerracedFreehold£1,180,000
23 Oct 202597, Fawnbrake Avenue, London, SE24 0BGTerracedFreehold£1,705,000

Schools

In the SE24 0JB postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE24 0JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryJessop Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miSecondaryArk Evelyn Grace AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableHeron AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE24 0JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE24 0JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miStanley Mini MarketChaucer Road, Lambeth, SE24 0NXWalking directions to Stanley Mini Market
0.3 miHamilton SupermarketMumford Road, Lambeth, SE24 0BFWalking directions to Hamilton Supermarket
0.3 miOrganic Delights73 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9NEWalking directions to Organic Delights
0.3 miLondisHerne Hill, Southwark, SE24 9NEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPayless Food & Wine324 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 SE24 0JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Andrews

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ciara Alleyne

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Valentine

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Herne Hill EastE02000631
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 014BE01003073
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE24 0JB

Is SE24 0JB (Herne Hill East) safe?

The area around SE24 0JB records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE24 0JB?

The median sale price around SE24 0JB in Herne Hill East is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE24 0JB?

There are 20 schools close to SE24 0JB, including Jessop Primary School (Outstanding), Ark Evelyn Grace Academy (Requires improvement) and Heron Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE24 0JB?

The closest station to SE24 0JB is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 698 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE24 0JB?

SE24 0JB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE24 0JB (Herne Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE24 0JB is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Andrews (Green Party), Ciara Alleyne (Green Party) and Paul Valentine (Green Party).