Colby Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE19 1HA is located in the Dulwich Wood 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 Colby Road, London, SE19 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 1PL, SE19 1HG, SE19 1PP, SE19 1PJ, SE19 1PW, SE19 1PH, SE19 1QL, SE19 1HU, SE19 1HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 1HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 52.1% | 55.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 44.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 51.8% | 61.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 25.2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 51.2% | 59.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 29.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 7.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 10.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 56.9% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 12% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 61.2% | 52.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 72.4% | 73.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 3.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 72.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.9% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 0.2% | -16.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colby Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Dulwich Wood average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Colby Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood and the 154th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Colby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-10-31 | £1,261,284 |
| Flat 3 23 Colby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2024-07-11 | £475,848 |
| Flat 2 23 Colby Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-07-11 | £297,090 |
| 23A Colby Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-08 | £726,923 |
| 15 Colby Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £692,500 | 2022-01-21 | £741,654 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE19 1HA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 859 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,921 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 | 4,236 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 | 424 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,235 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,028 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 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,344 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 | 661 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,136 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 | 59 yd | |
| Eastern cuisine | 138 | 101 yd | |
| Brown \& Green | Gipsy Hill Railway Station, Gipsy Hill | 132 yd | |
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 451 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The bull & finch | 126 | 59 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 101 yd | |
| The Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill, London | 169 yd | |
| Railway Bell | Railway Bell Public House, 14 Cawnpore Street | 203 yd | |
| Walker Briggs | 23 Westow Hill, London | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 169 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 230 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 503 yd | |
| Lions Fried Chicken | 13 Westow Hill, London | 516 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 516 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 609 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 845 yd | |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 969 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.