Silvester Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE22 9PE is located in the Dulwich Hill 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 Silvester Road, London, SE22 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE22 9EW, SE22 9PP, SE22 9EA, SE22 9EB, SE22 9EL, SE22 9PN, SE22 9PF, SE22 9PA, SE22 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE22 9PE 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 | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 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 9PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 55.3% | 46.8% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 42.2% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 62.7% | 59.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 30.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 9PE this area, 7.6% 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 72.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.2% | 72.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 39.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 70.1% | 70.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 73.2% | 71.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8% | 1.3% | -6.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 71.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 14.6% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 4% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silvester Road was 103.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% higher than the Dulwich Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Silvester Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill and the 345th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 7 58A Silvester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-03-17 | £537,702 |
| Flat 4 58A Silvester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-08-25 | £657,851 |
| Flat 6 58A Silvester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-07-21 | £546,098 |
| Flat 8 58A Silvester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2019-05-24 | £640,796 |
| Flat 5 58A Silvester Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-11-09 | £522,099 |
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,733 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 | 2,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,906 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 | 226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heber Primary School Heber Road , East Dulwich SE22 9LA | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 2out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,160 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 | 4,204 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,443 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 | 3,509 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,114 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 | 667 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 945 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 | 1,001 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semas fish bar | 327 | 47 yd | |
| The blue brick cafe | 14 | 329 yd | |
| Monkatsu | 49 | 384 yd | |
| Rye books | 47 | 384 yd | |
| Franklins bar and restaurant | 157 | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The great exhibition | The Great Exhibition, 193 | 58 yd | |
| The royal british legion club (social club) | 97 | 318 yd | |
| The lordship | The Magdala, 211 | 394 yd | |
| Castle public house | 280 | 429 yd | |
| The actress | 90 | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A peace of cake | North Cross Road Market | 384 yd | |
| The porkt grail | North Cross Road Market | 384 yd | |
| Slate n crumb | North Cross Road Market | 384 yd | |
| The tartlettes | North Cross Road Market | 384 yd | |
| Like mamma | North Cross Road Market | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 484 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 357-365 | 598 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 649 yd | |
| Tesco | 5a-9 | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Dulwich Gym & Physio Centre LORDSHIP LANE | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich FRIERN ROAD | 576 yd | |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 790 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 931 yd | |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Dulwich Park COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 yd |
| Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye | grass pitches | 1,089 yd |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.