Pymers Mead is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8NQ 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 Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8NG, SE21 8NF, SE21 8NH, SE21 8NP, SE21 8LL, SE21 8LJ, SE21 8NJ, SE21 8JJ, SE21 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE21 8NQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 55.2% | 54.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 45.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 31.5% | 37.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 43.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 41.9% | 52.9% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 34.3% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8NQ this area, 7.3% 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 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.9% | 62.8% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 82.3% | 76.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 77% | 75.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 75.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 2% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pymers Mead was 105.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pymers Mead has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 376th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Pymers Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-07-29 | £878,557 |
| 3 Pymers Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2021-03-30 | £848,745 |
| 1 Pymers Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2021-03-29 | £833,498 |
| 6 Pymers Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2019-11-06 | £765,429 |
| 19 Pymers Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2018-02-07 | £876,724 |
SE21 8NQ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 2,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,944 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 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 848 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,995 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 | 2,511 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,109 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 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,160 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 | 266 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | - not rated | 573 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 | 722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 750 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 320 yd | |
| Stephanie's | 134 | 323 yd | |
| Rosendale Sunday Cafe | Allotment Gardens, 227 Rosendale Road | 437 yd | |
| Belair house | Beauberry House | 479 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 852 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 864 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 866 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sushi Bento | Business, 278 Rosendale Road | 801 yd | |
| Indian Fusion Kitchen | 280 Rosendale Road, London | 811 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 869 yd | |
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 890 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 819 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 890 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 966 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 974 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 711 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 748 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 | 767 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.