Milo Gardens is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8LU is located in the Dulwich Village 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 Milo Gardens, London, SE22 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8UG, SE22 8LT, SE22 8LX, SE22 8UQ, SE22 8JG, SE22 8SS, SE22 8SW, SE22 9JT, SE22 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE22 8LU 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 | 49.9% | 49.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.9% | 0.8% | 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 8LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 43.4% | 4.8% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.8% | 60.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 24.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 8LU this area, 9.1% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.9% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 63.3% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 71.5% | 72.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 72.1% | 69.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 69.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 21.8% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 1.8% | -18.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milo Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Dulwich Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Milo Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2017-02-03 | £1,065,152 |
| 2 Milo Gardens, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2012-07-20 | £1,032,556 |
| 2 Milo Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2006-08-21 | £1,049,813 |
| 2 Milo Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 1998-05-12 | £842,545 |
| 2 Milo Gardens, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1997-10-08 | £527,531 |
SE22 8LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 8LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,991 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 | 400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 782 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 2,121 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 | 3,758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,550 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 | 343 yd | |
| Hanush | 342 | 344 yd | |
| Rocks oysters | The Magdala, 211 | 349 yd | |
| 148 chinese | 148 | 357 yd | |
| East dulwich picturehouse | St Thomas More Hall, 116a | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle public house | 280 | 282 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 343 yd | |
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 349 yd | |
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 571 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic wok | 379 | 343 yd | |
| Rajah rowing team | 340 | 344 yd | |
| Joseph's fish and chips | 350 | 376 yd | |
| The pizza bros | 159 | 504 yd | |
| A peace of cake | North Cross Road Market | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 343 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 670 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 761 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 460 yd |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 702 yd |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 708 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 829 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 965 yd | |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 973 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.