Highland Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE19 1DS 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 Highland Road, London, SE19 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 1DR, SE19 1AR, SE19 1DP, SE19 1QJ, SE19 1QF, SE19 1PD, SE19 1QH, SE19 1QG, SE19 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 1DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 51.7% | 55.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 44.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 1DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 50% | 58.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 25.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 56.3% | 57% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 28.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 58.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 11.9% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 10.5% | 5.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 11% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.8% | 58.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 24.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.5% | 70.5% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 78.2% | 67.4% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 68.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 19.8% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.3% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highland Road was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highland Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 289th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 71 Highlands Court Highland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-08-14 | £436,419 |
| Flat 46 Highlands Court Highland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-31 | £415,426 |
| Flat 60 Highlands Court Highland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-09-16 | £356,936 |
| Flat 71 Highlands Court Highland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-29 | £372,362 |
| Flat 33 Highlands Court Highland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-06-24 | £346,447 |
SE19 1DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,966 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 | 4out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Junior School Woodend , SE19 3NU | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,010 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,119 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 371 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | 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 | 294 yd | |
| Thai Crystal | 7 Westow Hill, London | 321 yd | |
| Brown \& Green | Gipsy Hill Railway Station, Gipsy Hill | 336 yd | |
| Eastern cuisine | 138 | 352 yd | |
| Dem Restaurant | 11 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill, London | 136 yd | |
| Railway Bell | Railway Bell Public House, 14 Cawnpore Street | 163 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 294 yd | |
| Walker Briggs | 23 Westow Hill, London | 321 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 128 yd | |
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 136 yd | |
| Lions Fried Chicken | 13 Westow Hill, London | 321 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 405 yd | |
| Project Smoke By Streatham Kitchen | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 321 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 362 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 579 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 623 yd | |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.