Dulwich Common is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8NS 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 Dulwich Common, London, SE22 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8GA, SE22 8NY, SE21 7EX, SE22 8GB, SE22 8NU, SE22 8NX, SE22 8PB, SE22 8NG, SE22 8NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE22 8NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 55.8% | 54.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 44.2% | 45.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 44.1% | 53% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 26.8% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.8% | 52% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 31.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.1% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 19.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 43.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.9% 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 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 21.4% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 49% | 32.9% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -48.5% |
| Other | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 72.4% | 64.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.4% | 64.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 28.1% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.2% | -15.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dulwich Common 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 -45.7%.

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 4 Mcleod Court Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-03-31 | £344,236 |
| Flat 7 Mcleod Court Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-10-27 | £380,801 |
| Flat 14 Mcleod Court Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-08-17 | £259,125 |
| Flat 14 Mcleod Court Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-08-17 | £237,166 |
| Flat 6 Mcleod Court Dulwich Common, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2016-04-22 | £273,147 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE22 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,405 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 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,806 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 | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,698 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 | 3,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,759 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 | 887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,199 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 | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 1,501 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 | 169 yd | |
| The dulwich clock | Dulwich Park Cafe Dulwich Par | 623 yd | |
| Harri's kitchen | 401 | 673 yd | |
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 768 yd | |
| Golf course ltd | Dulwich And Sydenham Hill Golf | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 88 yd | |
| Southwark sports bowls club | Southwark Sports Ground | 623 yd | |
| The plough | 381 | 849 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltsmiths | Flat 4 Campbell Court | 99 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 168 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 168 yd | |
| Spices republic ltd | 499 | 168 yd | |
| Two brothers fish bar kebabs | 495 | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 849 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 133 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Peckham Town Fc (Menace Arena) DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 626 yd |
| Pyners Field Dulwich Common | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Trevor Bailey Sports Ground HAMBLEDON PLACE | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 782 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.