Lordship Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8JJ 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 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 9PG, SE22 8LZ, SE22 8JL, SE22 8UJ, SE22 0JT, SE22 0JZ, SE22 9PQ, SE22 9JL, SE22 8LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE22 8JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 53.2% | 54.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 35% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91%) 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 | 50.3% | 60.3% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 30.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8JJ this area, 9.6% 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 63.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.9% | 63.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 29.9% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 5.8% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 74.2% | 70.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 81.4% | 68.7% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 68.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.2% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 1.9% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lordship Lane was 253.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 210.1% higher than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lordship Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 162nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.4%.

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 A 369 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-04-25 | £336,849 |
| 371 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-02-23 | £678,189 |
| 373A Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2017-04-20 | £723,110 |
| 355 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2016-08-31 | £899,586 |
| 367 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-03-30 | £195,674 |
SE22 8JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,330 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 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 173 Lordship Lane , SE22 8HA | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 819 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 | 1,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 4,009 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,012 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 | 3,696 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,837 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 | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The plough cafe | 351 | 2 yd | |
| Hanush | 342 | 45 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 177 yd | |
| Rocks oysters | The Magdala, 211 | 624 yd | |
| Semas fish bar | 327 | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The plough | 381 | 2 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 172 yd | |
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 624 yd | |
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 650 yd | |
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic wok | 379 | 2 yd | |
| Rajah rowing team | 340 | 45 yd | |
| Joseph's fish and chips | 350 | 53 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 612 yd | |
| Meltsmiths | Flat 4 Campbell Court | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 2 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 856 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 816 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,066 yd |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich FRIERN ROAD | 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.