Underhill Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 0RA is located in the Dulwich Hill 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 Underhill Road, London, SE22 0RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 0QX, SE22 0QR, SE22 0QT, SE22 0NA, SE22 0PR, SE22 0QZ, SE22 0PN, SE22 0QY, SE23 3DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE22 0RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.9% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.1% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 0RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 41.4% | 45.1% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 55.8% | 49.6% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 38.5% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 SE22 0RA this area, 8% 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 63.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 75.7% | 69.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 70.5% | 68.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 68.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 3.6% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underhill Road was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Underhill Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 115th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 4 Ridge Court, 57 Underhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2023-01-25 | £284,570 |
| Flat 1 Ridge Court, 57 Underhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2023-01-05 | £261,685 |
| Flat 1 Ridge Court, 57 Underhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-05 | £258,700 |
| Flat 4 Ridge Court, 57 Underhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-16 | £248,006 |
| 1 Ridge Court Underhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-03-27 | £326,414 |
SE22 0RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0RA 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,444 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 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,814 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 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 967 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 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 2,052 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 | 4,782 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,025 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,393 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,778 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 | 299 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 681 yd | |
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 701 yd | |
| Zainabomrith ltd | 104b | 830 yd | |
| Norris + knight | 118 | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 539 yd | |
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 821 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 841 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 910 yd | |
| The herne tavern | Herne Hill Tavern, 2 | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 230 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 293 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 293 yd | |
| Spices republic ltd | 499 | 293 yd | |
| Two brothers fish bar kebabs | 495 | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 777 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 841 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 506 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 867 yd | |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.