Hexham Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9ED is located in the West Dulwich 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 Hexham Road, London, SE27 9ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 9EF, SE27 9EG, SE27 9EQ, SE27 9EE, SE27 9EJ, SE27 9HN, SE27 9HQ, SE27 9EB, SE27 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE27 9ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.8% | 48.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 39.9% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 47.8% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 65.7% | 58.5% | -7.2% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 36.6% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 9ED this area, 5% 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 | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 67.1% | 73.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 39.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 77.2% | 78.8% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 83% | 78.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 77.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 4.7% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hexham Road was 197.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.3% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hexham Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 161st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Hexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-04-29 | £744,554 |
| 28 Hexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £932,000 | 2023-02-16 | £919,004 |
| 32 Hexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-02-28 | £800,512 |
| 34 Hexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-12-15 | £817,337 |
| 26 Hexham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £851,000 | 2018-11-08 | £945,556 |
SE27 9ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9ED 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,857 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 | 2,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,702 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 | 873 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,785 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 | 3,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,081 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 | 1,523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 340 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 343 yd | |
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 362 yd | |
| KFC | 489 And 491 Norwood Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Sweet Portugal | 469 Norwood Road, London | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 439 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 571 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 754 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 390 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 442 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 334 Norwood Road, London | 455 yd | |
| Subway | Business, 346 Norwood Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 442 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 447 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 538 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 293 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.