Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

COLLEGE ROAD, SE21 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, SE21 7BQ.

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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 7BQ 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 7BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.9M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.9M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £3,939,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7BQ is a sought-after residential area on College Road, 0.1km 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 7BQ 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £3.9M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BQ 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 7BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 3,939,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,939,000

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

Crime around SE21 7BQ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime21
Theft from the person20
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft14
Burglary13

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.6 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.6 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 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 pupils1.0 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils1.0 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Harri's kitchen0.8 km
  • The dulwich clock0.6 km
  • Au ciel0.5 km
  • Crown & greyhound0.2 km
  • D. village0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Rajah rowing team0.8 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.8 km
  • Gochefuk1.0 km
  • Kens fish bar1.0 km
  • Kj to go ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The plough0.8 km
  • Castle public house0.9 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.6 km
  • Griffin sports club0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The proud sow0.2 km
  • Red apple newsagents0.8 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bartleys flowers0.3 km
  • Dulwich sports club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)1.0 km
  • Simply fresh0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.5 km
  • West Dulwich0.8 km
  • North Dulwich0.9 km