SE21 7DG is a sought-after residential area on Calton Avenue, 0.6km 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 7DG offers 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.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00020522 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALTON AVENUE, SE21 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALTON AVENUE, SE21 7DG.
345
42
£ 77,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7DG 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.
Area Character
SE21 7DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 84% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7DG. 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
Economic Activity
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 7DG 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.
school Local Schools
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
The Charter School North Dulwich
Heber Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Megan's in the hamlet0.2 km
- Pizza express0.4 km
- The real greek0.5 km
- Au ciel0.1 km
- Crown & greyhound0.4 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Simply fresh0.5 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.8 km
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Pound land1.0 km
- Drum & kernal0.9 km
- Lordship news food & wine0.7 km
- The proud sow0.5 km
- Vits and kicks bar kitchen0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Castle public house0.6 km
- Palmerston0.9 km
- The great exhibition0.8 km
- The lordship0.5 km
- The plough0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- A peace of cake0.9 km
- Comfort and joy0.9 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.6 km
- Like mamma0.9 km
- Pizza go go0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Dulwich0.4 km
- Dulwich0.8 km
- East Dulwich1.0 km
Bus Stops
- North Dulwich Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217DG · Data under Open Government Licence