Calton Avenue is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 7DF 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 Calton Avenue, London, SE21 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 7DG, SE21 7BP, SE21 7BS, SE22 8SZ, SE22 8SY, SE22 8UR, SE21 7DE, SE22 8SX, SE22 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 7DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 23.1% | 28.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 61.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 64.1% | 67.2% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 18.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 24.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7DF this area, 4.8% 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 75.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.2% | 75.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 42.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.9% 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 | 86.3% | 81.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 81% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calton Avenue was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Calton Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 151st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Calton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,485,000 | 2024-10-11 | £3,615,379 |
| 77 Calton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2024-08-07 | £3,219,231 |
| 83 Calton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,440,000 | 2023-10-27 | £3,522,395 |
| 87 Calton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £3,400,001 | 2023-04-25 | £3,718,978 |
| 51 Calton Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,600,000 | 2021-08-16 | £3,055,670 |
SE21 7DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 7DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 173 Lordship Lane , SE22 8HA | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 3,298 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,872 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 | 3,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 139 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Au ciel | 1a | 215 yd | |
| Megan's in the hamlet | 25 | 274 yd | |
| D. village | 37 | 288 yd | |
| Copper beech cafe | Jags Sports Club | 403 yd | |
| Romeo jones | 80 | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 326 yd | |
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 562 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 752 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 780 yd | |
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pizza bros | 159 | 683 yd | |
| Pizza go go | 77 | 758 yd | |
| Village tandoori | 71 | 758 yd | |
| Rajah rowing team | 340 | 765 yd | |
| Kj to go ltd | 141a | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply fresh | 88 | 604 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 780 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 780 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 793 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 226 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 392 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 404 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 573 yd |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 820 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 | 921 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.