Turney Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8LU 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 Turney Road, London, SE21 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8LT, SE21 8LX, SE21 8NL, SE21 8LS, SE21 8LR, SE21 8LP, SE21 8LZ, SE21 8NJ, SE21 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.8% | 5.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around SE21 8LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 53.8% | 48.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 37.8% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (96.5%) 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 | 59.8% | 69.3% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 20.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 27.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 8LU this area, 3.5% 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 81.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.9% | 81.8% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 48.0% |
| Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.6% | 87.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 82.5% | 79.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 80% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 14.1% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.5% | 37.2% | 26.3% |
| Christian | 27.1% | 46.2% | -19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turney Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the St Martin's average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Turney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2025-02-26 | £739,689 |
| Flat 3 20 Turney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-01-17 | £487,998 |
| 10 Turney Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2024-06-14 | £1,722,406 |
| 60 Turney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £811,250 | 2024-04-12 | £817,961 |
| 56 Turney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2024-02-23 | £690,582 |
SE21 8LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8LU 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,151 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 | 4out of 4 | 49 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,543 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,918 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 | 2,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 118 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Sunday Cafe | Allotment Gardens, 227 Rosendale Road | 139 yd | |
| Cafe Lulu | 276 Rosendale Road, London | 352 yd | |
| Umana yana | 294 | 563 yd | |
| Friends of herne hill velodrome cafe | Herne Hill Stadium, 104 | 598 yd | |
| Saray restaurant | 21-23 | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 840 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 964 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 969 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 971 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sushi Bento | Business, 278 Rosendale Road | 413 yd | |
| Indian Fusion Kitchen | 280 Rosendale Road, London | 422 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 633 yd | |
| No.2 chinese | 85 | 635 yd | |
| Morley's herne hill | 25 | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply fresh | 88 | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 923 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 945 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 970 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 446 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 | 465 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 729 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 826 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 941 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 | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.