Tollgate Drive is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 7LS 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 Tollgate Drive, London, SE21 7LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 7LT, SE21 7LU, SE21 7LY, SE21 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE21 7LS is primarily male, with 67.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.8% | 32.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -18.2% |
| Male | 63.2% | 67.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 18.2% |
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 SE21 7LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 53.9% | 54.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 37.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 64.9% | 58.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 33.3% | 7.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7LS this area, 5.5% 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 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.1% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 52.6% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 12.3% | 6.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 21.3% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 24.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 62.7% | 56% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -25.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 49.6% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.6% | 28.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 22.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 49.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -33.5% |
| 10+ Years | 20.7% | 18.3% | -2.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 21.9% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 19.2% | 0.3% | 18.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollgate Drive was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% higher than the Dulwich Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollgate Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood and the 379th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Tollgate Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2021-08-02 | £2,471,886 |
| 17 Tollgate Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2019-05-17 | £1,363,455 |
| 16 Tollgate Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,255,000 | 2017-09-12 | £1,336,011 |
| 3 Tollgate Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2015-11-27 | £1,598,638 |
| 7 Tollgate Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2015-10-30 | £1,722,782 |
SE21 7LS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE21 7LS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 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 | 801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 3,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,028 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 | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 2,127 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 | 4,057 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,757 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,292 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 | 2,766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,964 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 819 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,571 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf course ltd | Dulwich And Sydenham Hill Golf | 595 yd | |
| Il sovrano | 12 | 636 yd | |
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 682 yd | |
| The dulwich clock | Dulwich Park Cafe Dulwich Par | 764 yd | |
| Belair house | Beauberry House | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 480 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 764 yd | |
| Wood house | Dulwich Wood House, 39 | 877 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 661 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 682 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 | 151 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 596 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 955 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 | 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 | 72.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.