Roxburgh Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 0LB is located in the Knight's 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 Roxburgh Road, London, SE27 0LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 0SR, SE27 0LA, SE27 0SP, SE27 0TB, SE27 0LF, SE27 0LD, SE27 0SY, SE27 0LG, SE27 0QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE27 0LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 51.5% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.5% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 SE27 0LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44.1% | 46.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 40.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 13.5% | -14.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 43.9% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.8% | 31.2% | 15.4% | 1.0% | 30.2% |
| Other Black | 11.1% | 2.4% | -8.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 42.3% | 39% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 63.2% | 59.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 10.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 9.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 59% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 33.7% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.4% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 2% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roxburgh Road was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roxburgh Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 296th highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Roxburgh Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-09-29 | £859,051 |
| 5 Roxburgh Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £801,100 | 2022-01-14 | £782,318 |
| 5 Roxburgh Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £756,000 | 2021-04-06 | £774,597 |
| 15 Roxburgh Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2018-11-06 | £801,264 |
| 13 Roxburgh Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2010-08-26 | £731,250 |
SE27 0LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
SE27 0LB 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,370 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 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Lane Primary School Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3HX | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Crown Dale , Upper Norwood SE19 3NX | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,719 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,560 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 669 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,517 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grind | 96 Knight's Hill, London | 322 yd | |
| Miranda's Kitchen | 130 Norwood High Street, London | 406 yd | |
| Crown Canteen | Norwood Bus Garage, Ernest Avenue | 407 yd | |
| Tio Club The Coffee Shop Ltd | 114 Norwood High Street, London | 409 yd | |
| Southside Rehab Association | 45 Knight's Hill, London | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 454 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 467 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 492 yd | |
| The Conquering Hero | 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood | 938 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agile Rabbit | 28 Ernest Avenue, London | 332 yd | |
| Yoshida Sushi | 100 Norwood High Street, London | 406 yd | |
| New Morleys | 122 Norwood High Street, London | 406 yd | |
| New China | Ground Floor, 104 Norwood High Street | 408 yd | |
| Something Sweet Cakes | 108A Norwood High Street, London | 409 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 4 Crown Lane, London | 572 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 823 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 239 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| St Josephs College BEULAH HILL | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove | 1,008 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.