Dulwich Common is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 7EW 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 Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 7AB, SE21 7BA, SE21 8HN, SE21 8AA, SE21 7ER, SE21 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 7EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.4% | -3.9% | 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 7EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 25.8% | 28% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 60.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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%) 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 | 61.7% | 60.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7EW this area, 7.9% 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 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 3.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 7.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.1% | 74.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 0.6% | -5.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.9% | 73.4% | 4.5% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 72.2% | 75.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 7.1% | -7.3% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 76.1% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 19.1% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 2.4% | -10.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 9.3% | 1.7% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dulwich Common was 205.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.7% higher than the Dulwich Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dulwich Common has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dulwich Village and the 218th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Lodge Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £4,010,000 | 2015-11-06 | £4,421,048 |
| Northcroft Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2015-02-12 | £3,520,588 |
| Tiverton Lodge Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2008-03-10 | £2,245,868 |
| Tiverton Lodge Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2008-03-10 | £3,447,605 |
SE21 7EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 7EW 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,627 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,905 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,602 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dulwich College (Ducks) Kindergarten and Infant School Eller Bank , 87 College Road SE21 7HH | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belair house | Beauberry House | 155 yd | |
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 362 yd | |
| Stephanie's | 134 | 381 yd | |
| Il sovrano | 12 | 660 yd | |
| The dulwich clock | Dulwich Park Cafe Dulwich Par | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 586 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 679 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 699 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 216 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 907 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.