Alexandra Walk is in London and in Lambeth district. SE19 1AL is located in the Gipsy Hill 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 Alexandra Walk, London, SE19 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 1AQ, SE19 1AF, SE19 1AR, SE19 1AW, SE19 1AP, SE19 1AJ, SE19 1AN, SE19 1QF, SE19 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 1AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 52.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 SE19 1AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 57.7% | 67% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 20.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 48.2% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.4% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 45.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.7% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 11.1% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.1% | 15.1% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 14.1% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 42.7% | 42.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 67.7% | 71.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 70.5% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 24.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 0% | -19.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 13.5% | 6.0% | 7.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Walk was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Walk has the 30th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 278th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alexandra Walk, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-02-21 | £653,667 |
| 1 Alexandra Walk, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2025-02-21 | £948,067 |
| 4 Alexandra Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-08-30 | £867,101 |
| 23 Alexandra Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-05 | £242,766 |
| 4 Alexandra Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-07-11 | £475,213 |
SE19 1AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 3,990 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Norwood 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 407 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Federation C/O Harris City Technology College , Maberley Road SE19 2BH | - not rated | 564 yd | Sixth form centres | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fidelis College 147 Central Hill , SE19 1RT | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro chez yves ltd | 128 | 274 yd | |
| Brown \& Green | Gipsy Hill Railway Station, Gipsy Hill | 276 yd | |
| Eastern cuisine | 138 | 311 yd | |
| Thai Crystal | 7 Westow Hill, London | 481 yd | |
| Passage To India | 232 Gipsy Road, London | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill, London | 199 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 274 yd | |
| Railway Bell | Railway Bell Public House, 14 Cawnpore Street | 276 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 311 yd | |
| Walker Briggs | 23 Westow Hill, London | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 199 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 254 yd | |
| Lions Fried Chicken | 13 Westow Hill, London | 481 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 494 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 481 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 509 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 771 yd | |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,078 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.