Dodbrooke Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 0PF 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 Dodbrooke Road, London, SE27 0PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 0PQ, SE27 0PL, SE27 0NZ, SE27 0PU, SE27 0PG, SE27 0PD, SE27 0PH, SE27 0PA, SE27 0PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE27 0PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE27 0PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 38.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 54% | 57.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SE27 0PF this area, 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 4.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.3% | 60.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 5.1% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 11.5% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 66.1% | 60.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 72.3% | 76.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 76.8% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 16.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 1.5% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 1.5% | -11.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dodbrooke Road was 68.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dodbrooke Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 241st lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 4 Dodbrooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-11-15 | £557,007 |
| Flat A 10 Dodbrooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-06-25 | £476,796 |
| Flat C 10 Dodbrooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-01-17 | £292,897 |
| 1 Dodbrooke Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2019-08-29 | £940,342 |
| Flat A 10 Dodbrooke Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2018-06-04 | £455,033 |
SE27 0PF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,767 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 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 3,682 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 | 439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,109 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tickle Me Time Sandwich Bar | Ground Floor, 56 Knight's Hill | 377 yd | |
| Pintadera | Ground Floor, 50 Knight's Hill | 377 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina Kitchen & Bar | 2 Knight's Hill, London | 395 yd | |
| The Lal Baag | 8 Knight's Hill, London | 395 yd | |
| Southside Rehab Association | 45 Knight's Hill, London | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 377 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 413 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 539 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 606 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papadom On The Hill | 62 Knight's Hill, London | 375 yd | |
| Morley's | Ground Floor, 48 Knight's Hill | 377 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | Ground Floor, 60 Knight's Hill | 378 yd | |
| Patty King UK | 10 Knight's Hill, London | 395 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 24 Knight's Hill, London | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 542 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 547 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 959 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 268 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 805 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 968 yd | |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 971 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.