Lordship Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8JX is located in the Dulwich Wood 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 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 0PT, SE22 8JU, SE22 8JZ, SE22 0PS, SE22 0DD, SE22 0AD, SE22 8PB, SE22 0AE, SE22 8JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE22 8JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.4% | 49.8% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.2% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 54.4% | 50.5% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 36% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.4% | 59.8% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 26.6% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.2% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 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.
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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 10.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 59.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 5.2% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 60.3% | 60.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 75.1% | 68.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 4.2% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 12.4% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 11.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 68.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 20.2% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1.4% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lordship Lane was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lordship Lane has the 41st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 195th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

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 5 Sunderland Court Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-01-19 | £438,785 |
| Flat 4 Sunderland Court Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-29 | £383,265 |
| Flat 2 Sunderland Court Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £447,270 | 2024-03-28 | £440,699 |
| Flat 9 Sunderland Court Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-05-23 | £401,449 |
| Flat 1 Sunderland Court Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-02-27 | £320,985 |
SE22 8JX 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 988 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 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,717 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,182 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhouse Primary Pupil Referral Unit Goodrich Road , SE22 0EP | - not rated | 682 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College (Ducks) Kindergarten and Infant School Eller Bank , 87 College Road SE21 7HH | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 1,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All things cakes ltd | 501 | 159 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 544 yd | |
| The plough cafe | 351 | 721 yd | |
| Hanush | 342 | 722 yd | |
| The dulwich clock | Dulwich Park Cafe Dulwich Par | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 296 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 721 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 757 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 835 yd | |
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 145 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 145 yd | |
| Spices republic ltd | 499 | 145 yd | |
| Two brothers fish bar kebabs | 495 | 145 yd | |
| Meltsmiths | Flat 4 Campbell Court | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 721 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 321 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 629 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 998 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 | 40.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.