Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

COLLEGE GARDENS, SE21 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE GARDENS, SE21 7BE.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

45

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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 7BE 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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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SE21 7BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.0M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SE21 7BE is a sought-after residential area on College Gardens, 0.3km 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 7BE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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. Property: Prices average £2.0M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00020503 (shared with 21 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 7BE. 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

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian15.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,772,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,798,750

Semi-Detached

£ 1,700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,700,000

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

SE21 7BE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime11
Robbery11
Burglary10
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils0.8 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.8 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.8 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils0.9 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils1.1 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Wood Primary School

Good372 pupils1.2 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Harri's kitchen1.0 km
  • The dulwich clock0.6 km
  • Au ciel0.8 km
  • Crown & greyhound0.5 km
  • D. village0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Rajah rowing team1.0 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips1.0 km
  • Magic wok1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The plough1.0 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.6 km
  • Alleyns head0.9 km
  • Griffin sports club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • The proud sow0.4 km
  • Dulwich Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Red apple newsagents1.0 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy1.0 km
  • Bartleys flowers0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Simply fresh0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Dulwich0.6 km
  • Dulwich0.6 km
  • North Dulwich1.1 km