Coaldale Walk is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8LZ 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coaldale Walk, London, SE21 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8LR, SE21 8NB, SE21 8NA, SE21 8LY, SE24 9DW, SE21 8LU, SE21 8LP, SE24 9DR, SE24 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 43% | 45% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 43.9% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.8% | 63.5% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 24.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 10% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 7.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 59.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 16.3% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 71.7% | 64.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 78.6% | 78.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 78.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.9% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 3.1% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coaldale Walk was 107.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coaldale Walk has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Coaldale Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £683,500 | 2020-12-16 | £696,902 |
| 6 Coaldale Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2015-05-01 | £669,410 |
| 8 Coaldale Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2013-03-22 | £601,033 |
| 12 Coaldale Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2012-05-11 | £658,667 |
| 6 Coaldale Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2009-09-22 | £588,095 |
SE21 8LZ 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 1,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,518 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 | 109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 815 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,102 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 | 2,032 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,893 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,189 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 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,440 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 | - not rated | 207 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 830 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 45 yd | |
| Cafe Lulu | 276 Rosendale Road, London | 272 yd | |
| Umana yana | 294 | 553 yd | |
| Saray restaurant | 21-23 | 605 yd | |
| Maroon | 75-79 | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 701 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 853 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 916 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sushi Bento | Business, 278 Rosendale Road | 326 yd | |
| Indian Fusion Kitchen | 280 Rosendale Road, London | 337 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 471 yd | |
| No.2 chinese | 85 | 605 yd | |
| Morley's herne hill | 25 | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 797 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 910 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 945 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 1,014 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 566 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 | 581 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 814 yd | |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 865 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 881 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.