Lordship Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8LY 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 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8JH, SE22 9JW, SE22 8UN, SE22 8UH, SE22 8UJ, SE22 9JP, SE22 8LX, SE22 8LZ, SE22 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE22 8LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 53.7% | 49.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 46.4% | 46.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 42.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 62.3% | 60.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 12.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8LY this area, 8.9% 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 67.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 8.9% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 67.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 34.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 74% | 70.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 74.3% | 75.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.1% | 75.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1.9% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lordship Lane was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.9% higher than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lordship Lane has the 33rd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 266th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320B Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-05-16 | £375,000 |
| 270B Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £682,500 | 2025-02-28 | £692,946 |
| 306 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-07-29 | £755,314 |
| Flat B 302 Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-08 | £177,865 |
| 310B Lordship Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-01-26 | £646,750 |
SE22 8LY 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 8LY 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,418 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 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 173 Lordship Lane , SE22 8HA | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 740 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 | 970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 3,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,419 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 | 3,819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,919 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 | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,436 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 | 1,519 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanush | 342 | 149 yd | |
| The plough cafe | 351 | 153 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 327 yd | |
| Rocks oysters | The Magdala, 211 | 509 yd | |
| 148 chinese | 148 | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The plough | 381 | 153 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 178 yd | |
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 509 yd | |
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 621 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajah rowing team | 340 | 149 yd | |
| Magic wok | 379 | 153 yd | |
| Joseph's fish and chips | 350 | 182 yd | |
| The pizza bros | 159 | 653 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 153 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 769 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 822 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 1,067 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.