Herne Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 9QS is located in the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 9QR, SE24 9QX, SE24 9NE, SE24 9QY, SE24 0DQ, SE24 9NX, SE24 9PA, SE24 0EA, SE24 9NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE24 9QS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 57.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 42.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE24 9QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69% | 75% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.5% | 14.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -29.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 55.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE24 9QS this area, 2.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 82.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 1.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.5% | 82.8% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 49.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.9% | 75.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 67.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 67.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 14.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 67.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 17.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.7% | -14.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.3% | 37.2% | 27.1% |
| Christian | 19.3% | 46.2% | -26.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herne Hill was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Herne Hill has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction and the 58th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Herne Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,260,000 | 2021-06-04 | £1,309,197 |
| 30 Herne Hill, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2000-11-24 | £940,582 |
SE24 9QS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE24 9QS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Other | 35 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 1,644 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H and m lounge | 77 | 77 yd | |
| Riverside | Hilltops House, 104 | 342 yd | |
| West 16th - dulwich | 137 | 533 yd | |
| Christophers bakery and delicatessen limited | 145 | 533 yd | |
| Gusto italiano | 135 | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 722 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 758 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 933 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 994 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish on the hill | 69A | 77 yd | |
| Kj to go ltd | 141a | 533 yd | |
| Sushi essence | 147 | 533 yd | |
| Gochefuk | 147 | 533 yd | |
| Kens fish bar | 131 | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 554 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 631 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 1,003 yd | |
| Tesco | 246 Coldharbour Lane, London | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 435 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Evelyn Grace Academy SHAKESPEARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 757 yd | |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 879 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.