Thorsden Way is in London and in Lambeth district. SE19 1RA 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 Thorsden Way, London, SE19 1RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 1QP, SE19 1RB, SE19 1QR, SE19 1QW, SE19 1QX, SE19 1QN, SE19 1QY, SE27 9BJ, SE19 1QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 1RA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.9% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 33.1% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 60.8% | 58.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.8% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 6.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 10.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 65.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 79.7% | 75.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 77% | 72% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 12.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.2% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76% | 72.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 21.6% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.3% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorsden Way was 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Thorsden Way has the 24th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 239th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Thorsden Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2024-12-11 | £859,779 |
| 9 Thorsden Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2022-08-26 | £680,880 |
| 4 Thorsden Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2021-06-25 | £850,115 |
| 3 Thorsden Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-06-23 | £694,607 |
| 5 Thorsden Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2020-12-01 | £774,902 |
SE19 1RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE19 1RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,110 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | - not rated | 884 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 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 731 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,667 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 | 4,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,649 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 | 3,429 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,863 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 | 2,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,251 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 | 728 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Norwood 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fidelis College 147 Central Hill , SE19 1RT | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 135 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Passage To India | 232 Gipsy Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Caffe Luna | Ground Floor, 237 Gipsy Road | 205 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 195 Gipsy Road, London | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 205 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 205 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 246 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 293 yd | |
| The Great Southern | 79 Gipsy Hill, London | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 158 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 207 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 207 yd | |
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 425 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 804 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 865 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 940 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Priory School HERMITAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.