SE22 8BU is in Dog Kennel Hill Estate, London and Southwark district. SE22 8BU is located in the Champion Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dog Kennel Hill Estate, London, SE22 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8BL, SE22 8BN, SE22 8BW, SE22 8BT, SE22 8AN, SE22 8BY, SE22 8BZ, SE22 8DB, SE22 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE22 8BU 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 | 57.6% | 51.9% | -5.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 42.4% | 48.1% | 5.7% | 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 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 53% | 63.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 18% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 56.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 39.5% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 40.2% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 15.7% | 2% | -13.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 31.4% | 21.7% | -9.7% | 2.5% | 19.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.1% | 15.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 14.2% |
| Other Black | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| White | 24.2% | 24.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -56.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 53.6% | 61.8% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 18.2% | 15.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 61.8% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 27.8% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 6.8% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SE22 8BU was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Champion Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 12 Gatcombe House East Dulwich Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-09-27 | £394,110 |
| Flat 23A Gatcombe House East Dulwich Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,600 | 2023-02-24 | £250,887 |
| Flat 18 Gatcombe House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-12-07 | £347,796 |
| Flat 24 Gatcombe House East Dulwich Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-07-07 | £383,270 |
| Flat 15 Gatcombe House, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-04-29 | £401,628 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE22 8BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,045 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 | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Church of England Primary School Adys Road , Peckham SE15 4DY | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,679 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,550 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 770 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 973 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poached | 43 | 220 yd | |
| Chern thai cafe | 39 | 220 yd | |
| Il mirto | 5-6 Melbourne Terrace | 258 yd | |
| Mirash tandoori | 94 | 275 yd | |
| Long 6lack | 11 | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The cherry tree | The Vale, 31-33 | 220 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 300 yd | |
| East dulwich tavern | 1 | 566 yd | |
| The bishop | Foresters Arms, 25-27 | 566 yd | |
| Palmerston | 91 | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 102 | 149 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 8-16 | 183 yd | |
| Hong hong | 45 | 220 yd | |
| Maxin chicken | 36 | 258 yd | |
| Millennium tandoori | 50 | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 402 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 604 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 768 yd | |
| Tesco | 5a-9 | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 300 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 407 yd | |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 410 yd | |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 686 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 750 yd | |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,063 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 | 144.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 97.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.