Herne Hill East
Lambeth 014 · 5 sub-areas · 9,403 residents
Lambeth 014 sits within the London borough of Lambeth, home to around 9,400 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £2,341 a month — noticeably below the central London norm for a well-connected inner area. With a six-minute public transport link to the nearest major job hub, it's one of the better-value options for renters who need to be close to the capital's core.
Herne Hill East is a commuter neighbourhood within Lambeth — train into London runs in around 7 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. A high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Herne Hill East?
4 parks and 5 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 24 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents sit firmly in the upper bracket nationally, with a typical home letting at around £2,525 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Herne Hill East in Lambeth
Living in Herne Hill East
Lambeth 014 has the feel of a genuinely mixed inner-London neighbourhood — not the polished streets of adjacent wealthier boroughs, but not struggling either. Just over half the working residents work from home, which has shaped the area's daytime character: local cafés and green spaces get used in a way that pure commuter neighbourhoods don't. Greenspace is close — the typical resident is within about 230 metres of a park, and nearly three-quarters of households have walkable green space nearby.
The cost picture sits mid-range for inner London. A one-bedroom flat runs around £1,880 a month, a two-bedroom about £2,341, and a three-bedroom around £2,680. Rents have risen roughly 6.7% year on year, in line with broader London pressure. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,047 a year. For buyers, the median sale price is around £781,000 — which means it takes roughly nine years to save a deposit on a typical local salary.
The neighbourhood is more demographically varied than many London areas. Around 27.6% of households are in social housing, 31% rent privately, and 40% own — an unusually even three-way split. Over six in ten residents hold a degree, and the ethnic diversity index sits at 57, reflecting a genuinely mixed community. About a third of residents are aged 18–34, giving the area a relatively young feel without being overwhelmingly student-dominated.
Practically, it's well set up for transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 476 metres away — about a six-minute walk. The nearest underground station is around 1.3 km. Broadband infrastructure is strong: 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections. For sub-areas and street-level detail, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Lambeth 014 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's a well-connected, genuinely mixed inner-London neighbourhood with good greenspace access — nearly three-quarters of households are within walking distance of a park. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly double the national average and a school quality picture below the national norm. For renters who value connectivity and community mix over pristine surroundings, it stacks up well.
- What is the rent in Lambeth 014?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £1,880 a month, a two-bedroom about £2,341, and a three-bedroom around £2,680. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from borough-level data. Rents have risen roughly 6.7% over the past year, in line with broader London trends.
- Is Lambeth 014 safe?
- Crime runs at around 150 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national rate. That's typical for a dense inner-London area but higher than suburban alternatives. Risk varies by street and time of day, so it's worth walking your likely daily routes before committing.
- What's the commute from Lambeth 014 to central London?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 476 metres away — a roughly six-minute walk. Public transport gets you to the nearest major job hub in around six minutes. It's one of the area's strongest selling points. The nearest underground station is approximately 1.3 km away.
- Who lives in Lambeth 014?
- It's a genuinely mixed neighbourhood. About 35% of residents are aged 18–34, but families make up a meaningful share too. Six in ten residents hold a degree. Unusually for inner London, tenure is split almost evenly between owners, private renters, and social renters — giving the area a broader social mix than many comparable locations.
- What schools are near Lambeth 014?
- There are 232 schools within 2km of typical residents — plenty of choice. Around 37.7% of those are rated Good or Outstanding, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 572 metres away. If schools are a key factor, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports rather than relying on the area-wide figure.
- Is Lambeth 014 good for working from home?
- More than half of working residents — 51.4% — already work from home, the highest mode share in the area. Broadband infrastructure supports it fully: 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections and none fall below the minimum service standard. Nearby greenspace within a short walk adds to the appeal for home workers.