Perran Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3DL is located in the St Martin's 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 Perran Road, London, SW2 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3BU, SW2 3DJ, SE27 9AZ, SW2 3BS, SW2 3DQ, SW2 3BW, SW2 3DX, SE27 9AX, SW2 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW2 3DL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 48.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW2 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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 | 54.7% | 61.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 21.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 10.4% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 46% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 23.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 32.8% | -7.6% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.1% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 15% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 12.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 15.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 14.3% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 43.6% | 34.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 8.5% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 52.5% | 54.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 16.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.8% | 54.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 27.6% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 3.1% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 8.2% | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perran Road was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perran Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Martin's and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Perran Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-06-08 | £761,538 |
| 10 Perran Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-09-25 | £520,446 |
| 28 Perran Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-07-17 | £414,150 |
| 14A Perran Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £401,755 | 2019-12-13 | £400,523 |
| 8 Perran Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-10-26 | £715,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 3DL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,126 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 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosendale Primary School Rosendale Road , West Dulwich SE21 8LR | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 2,017 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,294 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,024 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 | 807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turney Primary and Secondary Special School Turney Road , SE21 8LX | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Preparatory School 125-128 Thurlow Park Road , West Dulwich SE21 8HP | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 105 yd | |
| Cafe Castelo | 369 Norwood Road, London | 138 yd | |
| Siam Niyom | 347 Norwood Road, London | 138 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Cafe | 385 Norwood Road, London | 138 yd | |
| Perks And White | Tulse Hill Railway Station, Station Rise | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 160 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 165 yd | |
| Knowles Of Norwood | 294 - 298 Norwood Road, London | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 67 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 132 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 185 yd | |
| MM Fried Chicken | 274 Norwood Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | Ground Floor, 260 Norwood Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 94 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 132 yd | |
| Tesco | 551 Norwood Road, London | 783 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 539 - 541 Norwood Road, London | 786 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 348 - 352 Norwood Road, London | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 443 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 452 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 453 yd | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| West Norwood Health And Leisure Centre DEVANE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.