Carver Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE24 9LS 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 Carver Road, London, SE24 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE24 9LT, SE24 9LZ, SE24 9LX, SE24 9LU, SE24 9JX, SE24 9NA, SE24 9JU, SE24 9ND, SE24 9HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE24 9LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 50.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE24 9LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 31.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 57.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 64% | 64% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 15.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 25.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9LS this area, 6.7% 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 73.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.8% | 73.6% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 0.9% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 76.9% | 80.6% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 75.3% | 80.2% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 80% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 15.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 0.7% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.5% | 37.2% | 10.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carver Road was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% lower than the Dulwich Village average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Carver Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dulwich Village and the 218th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Carver Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £444,000 | 2024-12-13 | £454,389 |
| 35 Carver Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2024-01-26 | £1,916,190 |
| 47 Carver Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,376,250 | 2020-12-15 | £1,350,739 |
| 5 Carver Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2020-09-11 | £1,779,605 |
| 31 Carver Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2019-11-08 | £1,588,704 |
SE24 9LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9LS 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 4out of 4 | 365 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 | 567 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jessop Primary School Lowden Road , Herne Hill SE24 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School Dulwich Village , Dulwich SE21 7AL | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 2,163 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,130 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 | 5,134 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 | 3,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flo's | 23 | 159 yd | |
| Lombok thai | 17 | 159 yd | |
| Peachy goat ltd | 16 | 179 yd | |
| Cuppo bubbo ltd | 167-169 | 194 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 136 - 140 Herne Hill, London | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Hotel | The Commercial Hotel, 210 - 212 Railton Road | 329 yd | |
| The Florence | 131 - 133 Dulwich Road, London | 364 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 678 yd | |
| Griffin sports club | 12 | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchstic | Arch 290, Milkwood Road | 253 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | Arch 290, Milkwood Road | 253 yd | |
| Breakfast And Chill | Arch 290, Milkwood Road | 253 yd | |
| Arcade Coffee | Arch, 276 Milkwood Road | 272 yd | |
| Minus 12° Craft Ice Cream | Herne Hill Railway Station, Railton Road | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 225 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Dulwich Sports Club DULWICH SPORTS CLUB DULWICH SPORTS CLUB GIANT ARCHES ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Herne Hill Stadium (Closed) Burbage Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Herne Hill Velodrome BURBAGE ROAD | cycling | 702 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 | 709 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| The Griffin Sports Ground DULWICH VILLAGE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 888 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.