College Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 7HN is located in the Dulwich Wood 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 College Road, London, SE21 7HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 7NB, SE21 7NA, SE21 7HL, SE21 7ND, SE21 7HJ, SE21 7LZ, SE21 7LX, SE21 7LY, SE21 8NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 7HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.7% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 7HN 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 | 24.4% | 22.5% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.2% | 60.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 64.3% | 55.2% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 33.9% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around SE21 7HN this area, 4.7% 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 75.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.2% | 75.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 42.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 74.1% | 70% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 74.1% | 69% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 69.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 2.2% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Road was 30.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Dulwich Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 College Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2013-06-28 | £3,269,449 |
| 109 College Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2011-11-07 | £1,808,743 |
| 101 College Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2001-06-20 | £3,856,311 |
| 97 College Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 1999-07-16 | £3,878,906 |
| 101 College Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 1995-06-23 | £4,446,913 |
SE21 7HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 7HN 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,453 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 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,338 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,487 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,522 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf course ltd | Dulwich And Sydenham Hill Golf | 595 yd | |
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 933 yd | |
| Il sovrano | 12 | 949 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 956 yd | |
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 476 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 821 yd | |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 1,009 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 1,009 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 932 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 1,015 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 1,015 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 598 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Sydenham Wells Park TAYLORS LANE | tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.