Melford Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 0AE 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 Melford Road, London, SE22 0AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 0QY, SE22 0AG, SE22 0AD, SE22 0AF, SE22 0QZ, SE22 8JY, SE22 8JX, SE22 0PT, SE22 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE22 0AE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 57.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 42.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 SE22 0AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 57.7% | 56.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 32.5% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 57.1% | 55.4% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 60.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 13% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.6% | 60.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 27.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.5% | 47.8% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 67.6% | 57.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 15.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 57.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 4.2% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 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 | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dulwich Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 25 Melford Court Melford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2013-04-18 | £432,609 |
| Flat 20 Melford Court Melford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-05-15 | £263,826 |
| Flat 3 Melford Court Melford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2011-10-10 | £261,425 |
| Flat 8 Melford Court Melford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2011-06-10 | £357,879 |
| Flat 2 Melford Court Melford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2011-06-02 | £449,355 |
SE22 0AE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE22 0AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,555 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 | 3,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,673 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All things cakes ltd | 501 | 127 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 635 yd | |
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 701 yd | |
| The plough cafe | 351 | 809 yd | |
| Hanush | 342 | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 355 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 809 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 857 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 910 yd | |
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 118 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 118 yd | |
| Spices republic ltd | 499 | 118 yd | |
| Two brothers fish bar kebabs | 495 | 118 yd | |
| Meltsmiths | Flat 4 Campbell Court | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 784 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 1,032 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.