Chestnut Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9LE 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 9LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 9LB, SE27 9HD, SE27 9LD, SE27 9HB, SE27 9HE, SE21 8EQ, SE27 9HQ, SE21 8EG, SE21 8EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE27 9LE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.4% 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 | 54.5% | 57.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 6.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 42.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -6.4% |
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 9LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 51.3% | 54.2% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 35.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 56.9% | 55.6% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 71.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 4.2% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 71.3% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 37.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 9% | 0.8% | -8.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 68.8% | 70.7% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 78.1% | 74.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 74.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 13.9% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 2.7% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Road was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chestnut Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

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 1 66 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-09-04 | £338,865 |
| 62 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2025-04-29 | £1,538,941 |
| 84 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,019,500 | 2025-01-09 | £1,007,266 |
| 68 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-31 | £355,761 |
| 86 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-02-26 | £862,703 |
SE27 9LE 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 | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,811 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 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,250 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 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Julian's School 16 Wolfington Road , West Norwood SE27 0JF | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | - not rated | 998 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 | 998 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 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 657 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 994 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,280 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 | 3,115 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,028 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 | 535 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurlow Park Special School Elmcourt Road , SE27 9DA | - not rated | 588 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Secondary Centre Elmcourt Road , West Norwood SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 603 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 654 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 | 318 yd | |
| Heritage Dulwich | Business, 101 Rosendale Road | 334 yd | |
| Caffe Salva | 103A Rosendale Road, London | 347 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 521 Norwood Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Iberico | 519 Norwood Road, London | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 269 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 526 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 622 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 688 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 261 yd | |
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Cake Box Norwood | 483 Norwood Road, London | 510 yd | |
| Papa John's | 479 Norwood Road, London | 513 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 334 Norwood Road, London | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 463 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 522 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 526 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 608 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 800 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 22.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.