Thorncombe Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 8PX is located in the Goose Green 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 Thorncombe Road, London, SE22 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 8TP, SE22 8QB, SE22 8TR, SE22 8QE, SE22 8PY, SE22 8PU, SE22 8TS, SE22 8TN, SE22 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE22 8PX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.3% | 52.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 8PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 48.3% | 60.4% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 26% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 0.9% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| 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 (86.9%) 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 | 54.6% | 57.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 29.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 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.
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 62.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.9% | 62.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 28.3% |
| Other | 7% | 1.3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 11.3% | 5.0% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 69.7% | 63.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 75% | 76.1% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 75.6% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 1.9% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorncombe Road was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thorncombe Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 110th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11B Thorncombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-04-23 | £599,524 |
| 11 Thorncombe Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2023-04-14 | £3,189 |
| 9A Thorncombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2023-01-31 | £539,788 |
| Flat A 1 Thorncombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-05-12 | £576,812 |
| Flat B 1 Thorncombe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-05-12 | £432,609 |
SE22 8PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 8PX 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich 173 Lordship Lane , SE22 8HA | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Free schools | 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 | 188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,963 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 | 3,443 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,150 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,241 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 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,138 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 | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 376 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 | 1,106 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madelina | 75 | 286 yd | |
| Dulwich grove community lunch club | Dulwich Grove United Reformed | 359 yd | |
| Maria's tortilla | 120 | 419 yd | |
| East dulwich picturehouse | St Thomas More Hall, 116a | 419 yd | |
| 148 chinese | 148 | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 463 yd | |
| Palmerston | 91 | 557 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 601 yd | |
| The cherry tree | The Vale, 31-33 | 602 yd | |
| East dulwich tavern | 1 | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza go go | 77 | 286 yd | |
| Village tandoori | 71 | 286 yd | |
| Yoobi | 2-4 | 421 yd | |
| We big belly's | 4 | 449 yd | |
| The pizza bros | 159 | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 461 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 555 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 636 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 1,016 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 332 yd | |
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 484 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 600 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 815 yd |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.