Chestnut Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9LD 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 Chestnut Road, London, SE27 9LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8EQ, SE27 9HD, SE21 8EG, SE27 9HE, SE27 9LE, SE27 9LB, SE21 8EH, SE27 9HB, SE27 9HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE27 9LD 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 9LD 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 9LD 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 Chestnut Road was 164.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chestnut Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 221st highest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2024-02-09 | £529,958 |
| 79 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-01-27 | £536,250 |
| 77 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2021-06-29 | £445,172 |
| 91 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-07 | £413,548 |
| 91 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2019-08-30 | £399,131 |
SE27 9LD 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 9LD 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 | 1,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,164 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,009 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 | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 3,319 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,804 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 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,023 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 | 387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar 107 | Ground Floor, 107 Rosendale Road | 210 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 226 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 240 yd | |
| Dulwich Lyceum | 7 Croxted Road, London | 428 yd | |
| Il sovrano | 12 | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 177 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 597 yd | |
| Alleyns head | Alleyns Head, 75 | 633 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 729 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 294 yd | |
| Dulwich bakery | 78 | 448 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 541 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 569 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 428 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 541 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 615 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 600 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 789 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 886 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 989 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Dulwich College Sports Club DULWICH COMMON | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,044 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.7 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.