Chestnut Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9LQ 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 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE27 9AR, SE27 9DW, SE27 9EP, SE27 9DL, SE27 9LF, SE27 9AA, SE27 9LA, SE27 9AE, SE27 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE27 9LQ 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 9LQ, 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 82.9% lower than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Chestnut Road has the lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Goodwood Court, 6 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £451,389 |
| 5 Goodwood Court, 6 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £373,500 | 2014-07-23 | £433,011 |
| 6 Goodwood Court, 6 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-05-21 | £327,481 |
| 1 Goodwood Court, 6 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2009-10-26 | £426,563 |
| 5 Goodwood Court, 6 Chestnut Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2007-07-20 | £324,454 |
SE27 9LQ 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 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 2,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,866 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 | 431 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | 4out of 4 | 968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,110 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 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,159 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 4,045 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,807 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 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 3,593 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 | 676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | 529 Norwood Road, London | 115 yd | |
| Iberico | 519 Norwood Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Four Hundred Rabbits | 521 Norwood Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Sorrento | Business, 376 Norwood Road | 145 yd | |
| O' Girasol | 380A - 382 Norwood Road, London | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 202 yd | |
| The Horns Tavern | Knight's Hill, London | 393 yd | |
| The Great North Wood | 3 Knight's Hill, London | 403 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope Public House, 49 Norwood High Street | 448 yd | |
| The Rosendale | 65 Rosendale Road, London | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Plaice | 545 Norwood Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 Lansdowne Hill, London | 199 yd | |
| Mama Pollo | 334 Norwood Road, London | 202 yd | |
| Subway | Business, 346 Norwood Road | 202 yd | |
| Mojo Takeaway | 18 Knight's Hill, London | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 115 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 145 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 756 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 786 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,057 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.