Kingswood Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE21 8PU is located in the Dulwich Wood 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 Kingswood Estate, London, SE21 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8PJ, SE21 8QH, SE21 8AG, SE21 8PX, SE21 8PL, SE21 8AQ, SE21 8QQ, SE21 8AF, SE21 8QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE21 8PU, 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 | 58.2% | 54.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 41.8% | 45.8% | 4.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around SE21 8PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 50% | 61.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 18% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 55.1% | 60.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 26.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 20.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 32.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 16.3% | 30.4% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 27.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.3% | 12.6% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 42.2% | 34.1% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 64.3% | 63.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 63.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 31.9% | 29.6% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 0.7% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 0.7% | -22.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Estate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dulwich Wood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Mellor House Kingswood Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-11-19 | £310,802 |
| Flat 6 Mellor House Kingswood Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-16 | £267,081 |
| Flat 18 Mellor House Kingswood Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £199,400 | 2022-04-01 | £195,038 |
| Flat 21 Mellor House Kingswood Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2012-05-23 | £182,109 |
| Flat 6 Mellor House Kingswood Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2005-12-16 | £302,838 |
SE21 8PU area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,844 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 | 3,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 340 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,812 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,257 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,709 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,864 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dulwich College (Ducks) Kindergarten and Infant School Eller Bank , 87 College Road SE21 7HH | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 347 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 372 yd | |
| Caffe Luna | Ground Floor, 237 Gipsy Road | 434 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 195 Gipsy Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Passage To India | 232 Gipsy Road, London | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 434 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 434 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 573 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 625 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 441 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 448 yd | |
| Fumi | 79A Gipsy Hill, London | 803 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 88 Gipsy Hill, London | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 562 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 774 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.