Rosendale Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8LQ 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 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8LH, SE21 8LJ, SE21 8JF, SE21 8HP, SE21 8LL, SE21 8HX, SE21 8NG, SE21 8NF, SE21 8HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE21 8LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 55.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 23% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 45.9% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 21.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 12.2% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 49.8% | 53.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8LQ this area, 7.7% 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 65%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 7.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 65% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 31.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 75.3% | 75.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 68.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 68.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 69.6% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 23.7% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20% | 1.3% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosendale Road was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rosendale Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 217th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £691,000 | 2025-09-12 | £675,949 |
| 184 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-11-16 | £819,917 |
| 178 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-08-20 | £810,011 |
| 186 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2019-12-06 | £798,166 |
| 182 Rosendale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £734,690 | 2018-01-09 | £824,857 |
SE21 8LQ 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 8LQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SE21 8LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,195 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 | 2,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 1,117 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 | 670 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 670 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,774 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 | 2,615 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,301 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,273 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 544 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 561 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie's | 134 | 298 yd | |
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 314 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 463 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 640 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 745 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 759 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 795 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 723 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 780 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 810 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 835 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 653 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 783 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 835 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 945 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| The Edward Alleyn Club ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 BURBAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.