Lings Coppice is in London and in Lambeth district. SE21 8SY 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 Lings Coppice, London, SE21 8SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8HT, SE21 8RL, SE21 8GA, SE21 8RW, SE21 8SX, SE21 8SS, SE21 8HU, SE21 8RN, SE21 8RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE21 8SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.1% | 3.0% | 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 area around SE21 8SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 41.2% | 49.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 36.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 61% | 59.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 8SY this area, 8.2% 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 72.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.6% | 72.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 38.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64% 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 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 10.8% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 67.9% | 64% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -17.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 67.3% | 66.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 66.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.1% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.1% | -7.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 1.5% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lings Coppice was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.9% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lings Coppice has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Martin's and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Lings Coppice, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £869,500 | 2024-08-23 | £862,530 |
| 12 Lings Coppice, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-06-29 | £908,972 |
| 17 Lings Coppice, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £759,850 | 2021-03-18 | £773,921 |
| 23 Lings Coppice, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2021-03-17 | £779,167 |
| 19 Lings Coppice, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-12-22 | £802,012 |
SE21 8SY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8SY 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,923 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 | 868 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,265 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,116 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie's | 134 | 242 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Hot n juicy shrimp ldn t/a sion london | 134a | 266 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 273 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 402 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 410 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 988 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 991 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 398 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 709 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 926 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 928 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 960 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 965 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 1,040 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Old College Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club GALLERY ROAD | tennis courts | 721 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 738 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 805 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Ground TURNEY ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.