Croxted Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 8NW is located in the Dulwich Village 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 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8NN, SE21 8LX, SE21 7JA, SE24 9DQ, SE21 7JH, SE24 9DG, SE21 8LU, SE21 8NL, SE24 9DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 39.5% | 34% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 52.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 59.9% | 65.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 27.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8NW this area, 3.9% 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 79.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 3.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.3% | 79.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 45.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 78.9% | 80.5% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 73.6% 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 | 81% | 73.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 73.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 3.3% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croxted Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dulwich Village 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 -21.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Croxted Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2023-11-10 | £1,252,520 |
| 196A Croxted Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2023-06-13 | £799,458 |
| 172 Croxted Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2021-09-10 | £1,356,997 |
| 158 Croxted Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,138,000 | 2021-06-30 | £1,244,414 |
| 188 Croxted Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2021-06-25 | £2,022,992 |
SE21 8NW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Education | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 27 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,487 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 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Infant School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 720 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 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich High School for Boys Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Foundation 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 | 5,399 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 | 2,038 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,912 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 | 2,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 96 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's Oakfield 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , London SE21 8HP | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lulu | 276 Rosendale Road, London | 283 yd | |
| Rosendale Sunday Cafe | Allotment Gardens, 227 Rosendale Road | 308 yd | |
| Umana yana | 294 | 373 yd | |
| Friends of herne hill velodrome cafe | Herne Hill Stadium, 104 | 413 yd | |
| Saray restaurant | 21-23 | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 790 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 791 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 883 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sushi Bento | Business, 278 Rosendale Road | 334 yd | |
| Indian Fusion Kitchen | 280 Rosendale Road, London | 339 yd | |
| No.2 chinese | 85 | 457 yd | |
| Morley's herne hill | 25 | 457 yd | |
| The chutney | 15 | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 729 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 776 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 116 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 | 288 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 649 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 221.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.