Alleyn Crescent is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 8BN 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 Alleyn Crescent, London, SE21 8BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8AS, SE21 8ES, SE21 8SL, SE21 8SG, SE21 8EU, SE21 8BG, SE21 8SW, SE21 8BW, SE21 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 36.6% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 47.5% | 13.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 50.6% | 56.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8BN this area, 4.4% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 4.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.5% | 67.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.3% | 81.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 79.7% | 78.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 77.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.6% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alleyn Crescent was 181.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 155.3% higher than the Dulwich Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alleyn Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood and the 258th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Alleyn Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,145,000 | 2024-10-29 | £1,155,336 |
| 3 Alleyn Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2022-07-08 | £1,006,000 |
| 12 Alleyn Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,092,750 | 2022-07-05 | £1,116,047 |
| 11 Alleyn Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-12-06 | £928,447 |
| 13 Alleyn Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2018-11-02 | £843,885 |
SE21 8BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,612 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 | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Foundation 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 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,716 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,868 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 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il sovrano | 12 | 151 yd | |
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 186 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 466 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 491 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 88 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 425 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 765 yd | |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 1,045 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 155 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 608 yd | |
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 1,048 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 1,048 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 186 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 348 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,036 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.