Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

CALTON AVENUE, SE21 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALTON AVENUE, SE21 7DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 77,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7DF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE21 7DF's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £3.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £3.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

home £3,440,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7DF is a sought-after residential area on Calton Avenue, 0.7km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For serious buyers, SE21 7DF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.4M, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00020522 (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 7DF. 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 / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 3,000,000

11 sales · Mean £ 2,981,827

Detached

£ 3,500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 3,283,333

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

SE21 7DF has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences70
Theft from the person34
Vehicle crime34
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.3 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.3 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.5 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.5 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.7 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.7 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Megan's in the hamlet0.3 km
  • Pizza express0.5 km
  • The real greek0.6 km
  • Au ciel0.2 km
  • Caffe nero1.0 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.6 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.7 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd1.0 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Pound land0.9 km
  • Drum & kernal0.9 km
  • Lordship news food & wine0.6 km
  • Organic village market1.0 km
  • The proud sow0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Castle public house0.7 km
  • Palmerston0.9 km
  • The cherry tree1.0 km
  • The great exhibition0.8 km
  • The lordship0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • 500 degrees1.0 km
  • A peace of cake0.9 km
  • Comfort and joy0.9 km
  • Dante's coffee1.0 km
  • Domino's pizza1.0 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.3 km
  • East Dulwich0.9 km
  • Dulwich0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km