Beckwith Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE24 9LG 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 Beckwith Road, London, SE24 9LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 9JL, SE24 9LQ, SE24 9LH, SE24 9JJ, SE24 9NT, SE24 9NS, SE24 9NU, SE24 9JQ, SE24 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE24 9LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 54.1% | 48.1% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 45.9% | 51.9% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 SE24 9LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 44.8% | 43% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 42.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 62.1% | 66.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 17.9% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 25.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SE24 9LG this area, 9.3% 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 74.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -11.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.3% | 74.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 40.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 77.3% | 76.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 78% | 74.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 6.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 74.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 19.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 0.7% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckwith Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% lower than the Dulwich Village average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Beckwith Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dulwich Village and the 149th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% 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 2 74 Beckwith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-16 | £415,428 |
| 32 Beckwith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2023-12-06 | £2,283,949 |
| 66 Beckwith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,060,000 | 2023-10-06 | £2,070,290 |
| 8 Beckwith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,390,000 | 2023-09-06 | £1,396,943 |
| 40 Beckwith Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,944,000 | 2023-07-04 | £2,001,703 |
SE24 9LG 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.
SE24 9LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Kerr Primary School 62-68 Half Moon Lane , Herne Hill SE24 9JE | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School Dulwich Village , SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 2,709 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,161 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 | 5,202 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 | 3,383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Hill School 127 Herne Hill , Herne Hill SE24 9LY | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West 16th - dulwich | 137 | 266 yd | |
| Christophers bakery and delicatessen limited | 145 | 266 yd | |
| Gusto italiano | 135 | 266 yd | |
| Copper beech cafe | Jags Sports Club | 329 yd | |
| H and m lounge | 77 | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 498 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 883 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 916 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kj to go ltd | 141a | 266 yd | |
| Sushi essence | 147 | 266 yd | |
| Gochefuk | 147 | 266 yd | |
| Kens fish bar | 131 | 266 yd | |
| Fish on the hill | 69A | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 266 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 780 yd | |
| Simply fresh | 88 | 869 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 981 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 345 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 386 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 408 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 439 yd |
| Alleyn'S School TOWNLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 706 yd |
| The Edward Alleyn Club ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 ALLEYN SPORTS GROUND REAR OF 83 TO 85 BURBAGE ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 747 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.