Ildersly Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 8EU 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 Ildersly Grove, London, SE21 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8ES, SE21 8SW, SE21 8ER, SE21 8BN, SE21 8RH, SE21 8BW, SE21 8RS, SE21 8SL, SE21 8RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8EU 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 8EU 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 Ildersly Grove was 185.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.5% higher than the Dulwich Wood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ildersly Grove has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dulwich Wood and the 250th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2B Ildersly Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,505,000 | 2025-07-18 | £1,476,576 |
| 11 Ildersly Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-03-28 | £1,399,632 |
| 1 Ildersly Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,588,592 | 2021-08-11 | £1,763,483 |
| 5 Ildersly Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,380,000 | 2021-05-14 | £1,511,720 |
| 5 Ildersly Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,295,950 | 2016-07-19 | £1,424,390 |
SE21 8EU 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 8EU 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 | 1,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,596 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 | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 1,284 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 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 667 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 1,086 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 | 1,745 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 | 4,724 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,378 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 | 3,278 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,750 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,887 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 | 2,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,951 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College (Ducks) Kindergarten and Infant School Eller Bank , 87 College Road SE21 7HH | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 69 yd | |
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 118 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 374 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 100 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 369 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 146 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 610 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 1,078 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 1,087 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 118 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 1,078 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 478 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 921 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 990 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.