Rosendale Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8HE 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 Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8LG, SE21 8HD, SE21 8HU, SE21 8HB, SE21 8HT, SE21 8HY, SE21 8HS, SE21 8HW, SE27 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE21 8HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.1% | 35.9% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 54.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 65.5% | 58.1% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 24% | 34.1% | 10.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8HE this area, 6.1% 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 75.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 68% | 75.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 41.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 81.4% | 85.8% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 79.1% | 77% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 77.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 16.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 0.4% | -13.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosendale Road was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Rosendale Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,686,750 | 2025-08-15 | £2,627,818 |
| 127 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-06-16 | £658,050 |
| 137 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2020-01-28 | £2,460,523 |
| 149 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,950,000 | 2019-02-18 | £2,237,368 |
| 147 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-11-28 | £624,841 |
SE21 8HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 8HE 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,130 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,100 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 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 950 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 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,122 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 | 1,250 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 | 4,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,302 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 | 2,816 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 1,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,315 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 | 252 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 508 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 | 516 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 584 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 | 196 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 209 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 247 yd | |
| Stephanie's | 134 | 375 yd | |
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 387 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 592 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 777 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 791 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 515 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 671 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 723 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 725 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 773 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 778 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 832 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 520 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 864 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 963 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.