Lancaster Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9EL 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 Lancaster Avenue, London, SE27 9EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 9BA, SE27 9DZ, SE27 9HN, SE21 8HZ, SE27 9ED, SE27 9EF, SE27 9EG, SE27 9EB, SE27 9BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE27 9EL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 62.6% | 12.6% | 51.0% | 11.6% |
| Male | 50% | 37.4% | -12.6% | 49.0% | -11.6% |
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 9EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 46.4% | 61.6% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 30.9% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 44.9% | -14.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 23.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 24.6% | 17.2% | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.3% | 18% | 12.7% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 53.4% | -9.8% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 11.9% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 75.6% | 55.8% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 72.2% | 78% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 5.5% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 77.9% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 16.6% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 1.1% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 16.7% | 6.0% | 10.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Avenue was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancaster Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 214th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat C 33 Lancaster Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-03-31 | £601,852 |
| Flat B 33 Lancaster Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-03-29 | £417,446 |
| 21 Lancaster Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,850,000 | 2022-12-19 | £1,813,221 |
| 1 Lancaster Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2020-12-21 | £2,261,805 |
| Flat B 35 Lancaster Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2020-08-21 | £439,233 |
SE27 9EL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
SE27 9EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 |
| Other | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 54 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,944 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 | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,552 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 | 903 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,009 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 | 75 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 | 862 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 2,859 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 315 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Duck Deli | 461 Norwood Road, London | 289 yd | |
| KFC | 489 And 491 Norwood Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Sweet Portugal | 469 Norwood Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Bon Velo (Norwood ) | 495 Norwood Road, London | 323 yd | |
| Martil Cafe | 280 Norwood Road, London | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 405 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 412 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 600 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 604 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 322 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 323 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 351 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 351 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 424 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 429 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 467 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 499 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 137 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 721 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 991 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 1,020 yd | |
| Belair Park Gallery Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,082 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.