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SE24 9AZ

Romola Road

St Martin's

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Detailed insights for SE24 9AZ

Overview

Postcode SE24 9AZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.8%

Approximately 40.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from SE24 9AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Dulwich near SE24 9AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE24 9AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.7 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich
0.8 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE24 9AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.5 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.5 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
12,244.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+4%)
Other theft
8.5(-26%)
Drugs
7.65(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
37.01%
Other White
49
15.91%
African
47
15.26%
Caribbean
36
11.69%
Other
13
4.22%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
60.55%
No qualifications
32
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
19
7.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.86%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
29.25%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
19.05%
Other social rented
17
11.56%
Owns outright
16
10.88%
Total households: 147

Property prices in St Martin's

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£624
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £650K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Martin's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,970,000£560
Semi-Detached8£1,442,500£640
Terraced17£620,000£640
Flats55£435,000£623

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Martin's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,250£1,170,000£480,000
2017£405,000£1,212,500£750,000
2018£392,500£705,000£482,000
2019£400,000£1,100,000£612,000
2020£427,500£1,240,000£1,010,000
2021£420,000£1,067,500£613,000
2022£407,000£865,000£910,000
2023£425,000£1,100,000£835,000
2024£385,000£1,250,000£813,250
2025£420,000£1,450,000£661,000
2026£437,500£1,004,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£618£574
2017£597£652£567
2018£655£536£538
2019£616£435£535
2020£622£569£540
2021£596£617£547
2022£643£679£590
2023£653£638£647
2024£647£634£568
2025£628£595£646
2026£690£834£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Martin's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE24 9AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE24 9AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, 56, Romola Road, London, SE24 9AZFlatsLeasehold£640,000
13 Jun 2025Top Floor Flat, 50, Romola Road, London, SE24 9AZFlatsLeasehold£490,000
24 Feb 2025Ground Floor Flat, 26, Romola Road, London, SE24 9AZFlatsLeasehold£668,300
05 Dec 202547, Romola Road, London, SE24 9BATerracedFreehold£1,375,000
30 Jun 202527, Romola Road, London, SE24 9BATerracedFreehold£1,335,000

Schools

In the SE24 9AZ postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE24 9AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Martin in the Fields High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE24 9AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE24 9AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.1 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.1 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op Food178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgina Kate Berriman

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Darryl Isaacs

St Martin's - 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
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West DulwichE02000642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 025DE01003169
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE24 9AZ

Is SE24 9AZ (West Dulwich) safe?

The area around SE24 9AZ records about 77 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE24 9AZ?

The median sale price around SE24 9AZ in West Dulwich is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE24 9AZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE24 9AZ, including St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls (Good), Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement) and City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE24 9AZ?

The closest station to SE24 9AZ is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 337 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE24 9AZ?

SE24 9AZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE24 9AZ (West Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE24 9AZ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).