Dalmore Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8HD 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 Dalmore Road, London, SE21 8HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8HB, SE21 8HE, SE27 9EH, SE21 8HY, SE21 8LG, SE27 9EJ, SE27 9EB, SE27 9EQ, SE21 8HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE21 8HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 42.7% | 58.3% | 15.6% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 31.3% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 56.1% | 63.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 26.8% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8HD this area, 7.5% 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 66.1% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78.2% | 77.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 79.3% 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 | 74.3% | 79.3% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -3.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 79.8% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.5% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.9% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dalmore Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dalmore Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Dalmore Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2022-06-07 | £1,376,842 |
| Flat 1 1 Dalmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-07-12 | £379,099 |
| Flat 1 1 Dalmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,995 | 2014-09-11 | £418,286 |
| 25 Dalmore Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,406,000 | 2013-12-18 | £2,017,304 |
| 17 Dalmore Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2011-11-09 | £2,536,426 |
SE21 8HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8HD 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,408 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 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,040 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 | 882 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,191 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 | 4,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,248 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 | 2,778 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,073 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,395 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 429 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 504 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 220 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 229 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 268 yd | |
| Stephanie's | 134 | 445 yd | |
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 403 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 660 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 703 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 567 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 647 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 649 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 665 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 704 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 709 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 762 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 929 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 1,021 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 312.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.