Barston Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9HD 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 Barston Road, London, SE27 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 9HE, SE27 9LD, SE27 9LE, SE27 9HB, SE27 9LB, SE21 8EQ, SE27 9HQ, SE21 8EG, SE27 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE27 9HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SE27 9HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 36.3% | 33.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 52.8% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 59.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 SE27 9HD this area, 8.5% 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 68.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 1.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.9% | 68.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.2% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 7% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 73.6% | 74.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 74.6% 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 | 71.5% | 74.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 11.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70% | 74% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 21.6% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 0% | -18.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barston Road was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Barston Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 258th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 16 Chestnut House Barston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2026-02-17 | £410,000 |
| Flat 6 Chestnut House Barston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-24 | £388,907 |
| Flat 3 Chestnut House Barston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-05-21 | £361,154 |
| Flat 10 Chestnut House Barston Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £106,720 | 2020-01-31 | £102,047 |
| Flat 10 Chestnut House Barston Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2017-10-27 | £277,152 |
SE27 9HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9HD 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , West Norwood SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 606 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,450 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,728 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead Preparatory School 70 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HZ | - not rated | 458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 528 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 552 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 571 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 265 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 274 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 286 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 521 Norwood Road, London | 468 yd | |
| Iberico | 519 Norwood Road, London | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 250 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 524 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 691 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 704 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 325 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 468 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 496 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 499 yd | |
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 468 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 499 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 548 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 942 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.