Tritton Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8DE is located in the West Dulwich 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 Tritton Road, London, SE21 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8DS, SE21 8ED, SE27 9PA, SE21 8DT, SE21 8DU, SE21 8EE, SE21 8DR, SE27 9RR, SE21 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 46.6% | 45.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 41% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 59.1% | 64.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 25% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 8DE this area, 7.1% 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 69.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 7.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 69.7% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Other | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 68.3% | 68.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 73.2% | 79.5% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 7.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 78.4% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 15.7% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.6% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tritton Road was 255.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.6% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Tritton Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 115th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 164.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40A Tritton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £622,500 | 2024-05-29 | £621,862 |
| 34 Tritton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,085,000 | 2023-06-20 | £1,104,035 |
| Flat 1 22 Tritton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-10 | £633,750 |
| 48A Tritton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-10-28 | £405,861 |
| 40B Tritton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-08-26 | £470,395 |
SE21 8DE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,556 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 | 3,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,412 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 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 945 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 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,272 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 | 1,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 3,719 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,413 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,710 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 | 1,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 503 yd | |
| Il sovrano | 12 | 524 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 540 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 356 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 631 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 675 yd | |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 140 yd | |
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 441 yd | |
| Napoletana Pizzeria | 107 Norwood High Street, London | 681 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 36 Norwood High Street, London | 701 yd | |
| New Golden Wok | 2 Norwood High Street, London | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 484 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 796 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 798 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 635 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 655 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 956 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 998 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.