Waldegrave Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2AU is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waldegrave Road, London, SE19 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2AH, SE19 2AQ, SE19 2AJ, SE19 2BG, SE19 2AL, SE19 2AN, SE19 2AG, SE19 2AS, SE19 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE19 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 60.3% | 59.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 29.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 48.5% | 52.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 67.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 64.5% | 69.5% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 74% | 69.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 68.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 16.3% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 4.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waldegrave Road was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waldegrave Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 316th highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 22 New Church Court Waldegrave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-02-28 | £394,737 |
| Flat 9 New Church Court Waldegrave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-25 | £336,345 |
| Flat 12 New Church Court Waldegrave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-19 | £266,064 |
| Flat 13 New Church Court Waldegrave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-05-09 | £297,927 |
| Flat 3 New Church Court Waldegrave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-03 | £346,482 |
SE19 2AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,865 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 | 3,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,707 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 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,424 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 | 2,262 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,374 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 | 1,234 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell'Angolo Caffe Pizzeria | 88 Anerley Road, Penge | 43 yd | |
| Arin Cafe | 106 Anerley Road, Penge | 81 yd | |
| Chatsworth Bakehouse | 120A Anerley Road, Penge | 81 yd | |
| Mozart London | 69 Anerley Road, Penge | 98 yd | |
| DVM Cafe | 61 Anerley Road, Penge | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Douglas Fir | 144 Anerley Road, Penge | 266 yd | |
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 520 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 557 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 575 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken | 86 Anerley Road, Penge | 43 yd | |
| Napoli Pizza/ Pizza Village | 96 Anerley Road, Penge | 81 yd | |
| No Name (Fish And Chips) | 98 Anerley Road, Penge | 81 yd | |
| Tasty Flavours | 118 Anerley Road, Penge | 81 yd | |
| Miami Fried Chicken | 67 Anerley Road, Penge | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 43 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 681 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 772 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 630 yd | |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 641 yd |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 769 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.