SE21 7BA is a sought-after residential area on College Road, 0.5km 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 7BA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BA are sourced from Output Area E00020503 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROAD, SE21 7BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, SE21 7BA.
337
45
£ 90,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7BA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SE21 7BA — age 45, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7BA. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7BA has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are robbery and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dulwich Wood Primary School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Rosendale Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Kingsdale Foundation School
Judith Kerr Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Megan's in the hamlet1.0 km
- Pizza express0.7 km
- Sion london0.6 km
- The real greek0.6 km
- Hanush1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Simply fresh0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Red apple newsagents1.0 km
- Sadlers pharmacy1.0 km
- Bartleys flowers0.7 km
- Dulwich vintners0.7 km
- Rosendale Newsagents1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.9 km
- Southwark sports bowls club0.4 km
- Alleyns head0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Rajah rowing team1.0 km
- Joseph's fish and chips1.0 km
- Meltsmiths1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Dulwich0.5 km
- Dulwich0.5 km
- Sydenham Hill1.1 km
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