Area Information for London, SE21 7WA

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Dulwich Wood ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This page combines information for the address London, SE21 7WA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE21 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in March 2004. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Dulwich Wood
Constituency Dulwich and West Norwood * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Dulwich Wood), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 51 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE21 7WA.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE21 7WA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 79
Semi-Detached 22
Terraced 6
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 12
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 59
Owned with Mortgage 40
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 3
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 9
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 119

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 14
Two People 48
Three People 23
Four People 23
Five People 8
Six People 5
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 121

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 15
Family Household 98
Other Household 8
Total 121

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 79
Deprived In One Dimension 34
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 120

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Dulwich and West Norwood constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 170
Female 169
Total 339

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 5
5-9 12
10-14 35
15-19 21
20-24 12
25-29 18
30-34 15
35-39 19
40-44 16
45-49 27
50-54 20
55-59 31
60-64 30
65-69 17
70-74 20
75-79 21
80-84 14
85+ 3
Total 336

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE21 7WA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 75
Married 181
Separated 4
Divorced 8
Widowed 9
Total 277

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 95% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 221
Good 100
Fair 11
Bad 4
Very Bad 0
Total 336

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

SE21 7WA and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 76% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 209
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 22
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Total 276

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 255
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 19
Pakistani 10
Chinese 6
Other Asian 13
Black African 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 4
Other 7
Total 339

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 254
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 11
Middle East and Asia 32
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 9
Total 338

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 254
10+ Years 74
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 337

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE21 7WA.

Passport(s) Held
None 2
United Kingdom 313
European Union 10
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 1
North America or Caribbean 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 100
Christian 160
Buddhist 9
Hindu 17
Jewish 4
Muslim 19
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 29
Total 339

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Dulwich Wood ward is entrepreneurial, with a larger than average concentration of residents that are self-employed - 20% of the resident population. On average, around 9.3% of census respondents were self-employed. Male residents were more than twice as likely to be self-employed than women.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 77
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 19
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 20
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 22
Retired 64
Looking After Home or Family 19
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 11
Total 276

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 39
Professional Occupations 68
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 3
Elementary Occupations 3
Total 152

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 108
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 36
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 4
Semi-Routine Occupation 7
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 9
Full-time Student 21
Total 276

London, SE21 7WA is within the Dulwich Wood policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 51 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE21 7WA.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 51 crimes committed near SE21 7WA
Neighbourhood Team Address Dulwich Wood
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE21 7WA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE21 7WA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest railway station is West Dulwich, approximately 590 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Dulwich 590 yards
Sydenham Hill 690 yards
West Norwood 0.8 miles
Tulse Hill 0.8 miles
Gipsy Hill 0.8 miles
North Dulwich 1.3 miles
Herne Hill 1.3 miles
Crystal Palace 1.4 miles
Forest Hill 1.5 miles
Sydenham (London) 1.6 miles
Penge West 1.7 miles
East Dulwich 1.7 miles
Streatham Hill 1.8 miles
Penge East 1.8 miles
Anerley 1.9 miles
Honor Oak Park 2 miles
Streatham (Greater London) 2 miles
Brixton 2.2 miles
Loughborough Junction 2.2 miles
Denmark Hill 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest Overground station is Crystal Palace, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is Dulwich Wood Primary School, approximately 640 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is Dulwich College, approximately 500 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Dulwich College 500 yards  
Kingsdale Foundation School 530 yards March 2023
    
The Elmgreen School 0.7 miles June 2022
    
The Norwood School 1.1 miles February 2023
    
Sydenham High School, GDST 1.2 miles  
City Heights E-ACT Academy 1.2 miles September 2021
    
Sydenham School 1.2 miles March 2017
    
The Charter School North Dulwich 1.4 miles June 2022
    
St Joseph's College 1.4 miles February 2020
    
Dunraven School (All Through) 1.4 miles March 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is The Old Dairy Health Centre, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, approximately 220 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is King's College Hospital, approximately 2.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE21 7WA. The nearest is Roger Pope & Partners, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Roger Pope & Partners 270 yards
R Woodfall Opticians 0.7 miles
The London Eye Care Centre 0.8 miles
Crystal Eye Centre 1.2 miles
Miller & Son (Opticians) Ltd 1.2 miles
D T Macdonald Opticians 1.3 miles
Marratt & Ellis 1.4 miles
Hatton Opticians 1.6 miles
R Woodfall Opticians 1.6 miles
Paine & Hunter 1.6 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.