Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Southwark: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and North Dulwich Rail Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 14 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE22 8HA.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 83 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 117 schools in total
- IMD education decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
37crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 27.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
37GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 34 GP, 3 hospitals, 30 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE DULWICH MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
North Dulwich Rail Station0.5 mi
East Dulwich Rail Station0.5 mi
37 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 14 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 10.5 ha total
- largest park 3.8 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
83shops & libraries
- 71 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: M&S Dulwich Foodhall — 0.2 mi
In Southwark, 73% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southwark, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE22 8HA.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE22.
Average sold price by property type across the SE22 district, 2021–2026.
About SE22 8HA
SE22 8HA scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and local amenities — with Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE22 8HA is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,374 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 117 schools within the typical catchment area, including 19 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 64 rated Good. The nearest school is Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 37 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 34 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 30 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE DULWICH MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DULWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
