Norwood Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE24 9AP is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norwood Road, London, SE24 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 9AH, SE21 8JD, SE24 9AY, SE21 8JB, SE24 9BE, SE24 9BB, SE24 9BA, SE24 9AQ, SE24 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE24 9AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 SE24 9AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 54.1% | 54.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 30.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 56.2% | 53.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 60.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.1% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.7% | 60.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 66% | 61.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 61.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 20.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.6% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwood Road was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Norwood Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 257th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 315 Norwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2011-11-07 | £394,698 |
SE24 9AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 192 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,810 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 | 1,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Junior School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | - not rated | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Junior School Turney Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LX | - not rated | 840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,569 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 421 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 469 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 483 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Castelo | 369 Norwood Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Siam Niyom | 347 Norwood Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Cafe | 385 Norwood Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Perks And White | Tulse Hill Railway Station, Station Rise | 267 yd | |
| The Vindaloo | 5 Station Rise, London | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 78 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 267 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 192 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 301 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 310 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 419 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 180 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 301 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 895 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 899 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 25 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 425 yd | |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 449 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 586 yd | |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 821 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.