Grove Vale is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8DY is located in the Goose Green 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 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8EQ, SE22 8EE, SE22 8RE, SE22 8EF, SE22 8DA, SE22 8ET, SE22 8DZ, SE22 8DX, SE22 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE22 8DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 47.6% | 55.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 33.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 61.4% | 62.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 31.3% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE22 8DY this area, 5.7% 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 76.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 76.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 42.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76.6% | 81.3% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 75.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 75.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 0.6% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Vale was 97.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% higher than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Vale has the 22nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 324th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 545.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Grove Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2024-06-14 | £1,070,870 |
| 48 Grove Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-02-17 | £610,429 |
| 48 Grove Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-11-03 | £617,815 |
| 48 Grove Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-09-02 | £471,072 |
| Flat 2, 32 Grove Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2015-08-14 | £453,220 |
SE22 8DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8DY 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,980 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 | 2,271 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 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 2out of 4 | 269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 623 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 | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Free schools | 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 | 381 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,810 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 | 3,749 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,805 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,925 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 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,851 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 | 662 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 995 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 | 1,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poached | 43 | 42 yd | |
| Chern thai cafe | 39 | 42 yd | |
| Mirash tandoori | 94 | 77 yd | |
| Il mirto | 5-6 Melbourne Terrace | 108 yd | |
| Long 6lack | 11 | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The cherry tree | The Vale, 31-33 | 42 yd | |
| East dulwich tavern | 1 | 329 yd | |
| The bishop | Foresters Arms, 25-27 | 329 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 391 yd | |
| Palmerston | 91 | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxin chicken | 36 | 8 yd | |
| Millennium tandoori | 50 | 8 yd | |
| Rice and peas caribbean limited | 44 | 8 yd | |
| Hong hong | 45 | 42 yd | |
| We big belly's | 4 | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 56-62 | 355 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 502 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 514 yd | |
| Tesco | 5a-9 | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 258 yd | |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 390 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 499 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 558 yd | |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 876 yd | |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 189.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.