Lordship Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8HB 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 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8HA, SE22 8QP, SE22 9LH, SE22 8QT, SE22 9JD, SE22 8LS, SE22 8LR, SE22 9LJ, SE22 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE22 8HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 53.3% | 53.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 SE22 8HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 54.2% | 46.6% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 42.2% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 61.2% | 56.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 26% | 32.4% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8HB this area, 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 63.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.2% | 63.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 30.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 81.7% | 79.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.5% 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 | 78.9% | 75.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 75.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.3% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 2% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lordship Lane was 121.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% higher than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lordship Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 378th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 288.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152A Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-08-08 | £444,638 |
| 152B Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-01-17 | £308,501 |
| 168 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2025-01-07 | £1,135,713 |
| 158 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-05-26 | £1,208,351 |
| 152A Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £444,430 | 2021-01-11 | £400,884 |
SE22 8HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 173 Lordship Lane , SE22 8HA | 4out of 4 | 81 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | - not rated | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich High School for Boys Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 933 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,215 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hope Christian Academy 31 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Theodore McLeary Primary School 31 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Theodore McLeary Primary School 31 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 chinese | 148 | 2 yd | |
| Rocks oysters | The Magdala, 211 | 34 yd | |
| East dulwich picturehouse | St Thomas More Hall, 116a | 128 yd | |
| Maria's tortilla | 120 | 128 yd | |
| Franklins bar and restaurant | 157 | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 34 yd | |
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 418 yd | |
| Palmerston | 91 | 467 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 505 yd | |
| The actress | 90 | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pizza bros | 159 | 162 yd | |
| A peace of cake | North Cross Road Market | 419 yd | |
| The porkt grail | North Cross Road Market | 419 yd | |
| Slate n crumb | North Cross Road Market | 419 yd | |
| The tartlettes | North Cross Road Market | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 318 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 532 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 643 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 1,030 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 648 yd | |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 698 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 933 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 969 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.