Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALLEYN PARK, SE21 7AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLEYN PARK, SE21 7AA.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE21 7AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SE21 7AA — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7AA is a safe, established residential area on Alleyn Park, 0.7km from West Dulwich in Southwark. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Wood ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Within the SE21 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00019876 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7AA. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.0%
Asian / British Asian27.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE21 7AA has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime26
Burglary19
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Wood Primary School

Good372 pupils0.1 km
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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding2466 pupils0.2 km
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Elm Wood School

Good391 pupils0.6 km
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Dulwich Wood Nursery School

Good97 pupils0.6 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.9 km
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Paxton Primary School

Requires Improvement531 pupils1.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.4 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Golf course ltd0.9 km
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.8 km
  • Golden Bowl0.8 km
  • The Indian Dining Club0.8 km
  • Manuel's0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Paxton0.8 km
  • Wood house0.9 km
  • The Two Towers0.8 km
  • The Rosendale0.6 km
  • Alleyns head0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • ABC Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Rosendale Newsagents0.7 km
  • Cook0.4 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.8 km
  • Yum Seng0.7 km
  • Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sydenham Hill0.4 km
  • West Dulwich0.8 km
  • Gipsy Hill1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydenham Hill Rail Station0.4 km