Charters Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE19 1QN 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 Charters Close, London, SE19 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 1QW, SE19 1QP, SE19 1RA, SE19 1JZ, SE19 1QR, SE19 1QL, SE19 1RB, SE19 1HU, SE19 1QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE19 1QN is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 45.3% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 54.7% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 1QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 58.1% | 57.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 28.5% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 21.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 5.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 42.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.7% | 8.9% | -5.8% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 9.2% | 2.3% | -6.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 47.4% | 59.5% | 12.1% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 65.1% | 65.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 16.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 65.7% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 22.7% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.3% | 2.6% | -11.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 2.6% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charters Close was 212.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.4% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charters Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 149th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Charters Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-10-28 | £386,905 |
| 14 Charters Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-12-11 | £237,682 |
| 10 Charters Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2015-04-14 | £367,946 |
| 7 Charters Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2011-09-30 | £278,104 |
| 10 Charters Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2008-09-05 | £352,129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 836 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 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,973 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 | 3,421 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,773 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 | 2,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,338 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 669 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown \& Green | Gipsy Hill Railway Station, Gipsy Hill | 129 yd | |
| Eastern cuisine | 138 | 168 yd | |
| Bistro chez yves ltd | 128 | 206 yd | |
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 225 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 168 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 206 yd | |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 295 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 295 yd | |
| The Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill, London | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 246 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 296 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 296 yd | |
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 330 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 709 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 772 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,000 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 1,029 yd | |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Upper Norwood Recreation Ground UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND UPPER NORWOOD RECREATION GROUND EVERSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 80.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.