Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE21 7AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE21 7AD.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE21 7AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SE21 7AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE21, SE21 7AD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00020499 (shared with 12 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 7AD. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

SE21 7AD has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary12
Vehicle crime12
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.7 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.7 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils0.7 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.8 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.9 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils1.2 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Harri's kitchen1.0 km
  • The dulwich clock0.7 km
  • Au ciel0.7 km
  • Crown & greyhound0.4 km
  • D. village0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Rajah rowing team0.9 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
  • Gochefuk1.0 km
  • Kens fish bar1.0 km
  • Kj to go ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The plough1.0 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
  • Alleyns head1.0 km
  • Griffin sports club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Jolly Good Newsagent1.0 km
  • The proud sow0.3 km
  • Red apple newsagents1.0 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bartleys flowers0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.3 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.6 km
  • West Dulwich0.6 km
  • North Dulwich1.0 km