Burbage Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 7AG is located in the Dulwich Village 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 Burbage Road, London, SE21 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 7AF, SE21 7JN, SE21 7JW, SE21 7JR, SE21 7JL, SE21 7JP, SE21 7JZ, SE21 7JU, SE21 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 7AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE21 7AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.8% | 19.3% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 70.6% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 26.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 64.2% | 66.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 23.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SE21 7AG this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 7% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 74.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.9% | 84.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 79.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 79.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.3% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 76.7% | 15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burbage Road was 153.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.8% higher than the Dulwich Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burbage Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dulwich Village and the 301st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Burbage Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £4,250,000 | 2023-10-05 | £4,351,796 |
| 172 Burbage Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2017-01-06 | £2,630,769 |
| 152 Burbage Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2014-01-17 | £3,309,677 |
| 154 Burbage Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,825,000 | 2010-08-06 | £3,385,986 |
| 164 Burbage Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2007-04-30 | £3,199,799 |
SE21 7AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SE21 7AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,063 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The real greek | 96-98 | 171 yd | |
| Pizza express | 94 | 210 yd | |
| Romeo jones | 80 | 243 yd | |
| Crown & greyhound | The Crown And Greyhound, 73 | 254 yd | |
| Gails bakery | 91 | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 407 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 1,005 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kj to go ltd | 141a | 746 yd | |
| Sushi essence | 147 | 746 yd | |
| Gochefuk | 147 | 746 yd | |
| Kens fish bar | 131 | 746 yd | |
| No.2 chinese | 85 | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply fresh | 88 | 171 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 389 yd |
| The Edward Alleyn Club ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 BURBAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 561 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 861 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.