Postcode report
Is SE24 0LP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SE24 0LP: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE24 0LP is a postcode in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, Lambeth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE24 0LP, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE24 0LP are jobs and schools and education, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE24 0LP is based on Lambeth 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,167 residents, 14,501 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 29% privately rented, 44% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near SE24 0LP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE24 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £655k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE24 0LP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE24 0LP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE24 0LP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE24 0LP
Is SE24 0LP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE24 0LP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE24 0LP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE24 0LP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SE24 0LP?
LocaleIQ matched SE24 0LP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE24 0LP?
The latest median sold price is £655k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE24 0LP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.