Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

DULWICH COMMON, SE21 7ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DULWICH COMMON, SE21 7ES.

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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 7ES 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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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SE21 7ES — 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.

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

SE21 7ES is a sought-after residential area on Dulwich Common, 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 7ES 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7ES 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 7ES. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SE21 7ES has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are robbery and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Robbery9
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5
Violence and sexual offences3

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Wood Primary School

Good372 pupils0.9 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils1.1 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsdale Foundation School

Outstanding2466 pupils1.1 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils1.2 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.8 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.3 km
  • Alleyns head0.7 km
  • The plough1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Harri's kitchen0.9 km
  • The dulwich clock0.3 km
  • Hanush0.9 km
  • Romeo jones0.8 km
  • Pizza express0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden kitchen1.0 km
  • Rajah rowing team0.9 km
  • Spices republic ltd1.0 km
  • Two brothers fish bar kebabs1.0 km
  • Ee house1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Simply fresh0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Butter and crust1.0 km
  • Dulwich grocers1.0 km
  • Jay jalaram1.0 km
  • Lane supermarket0.9 km
  • Lordship lane food and wine1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.5 km
  • West Dulwich0.6 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.1 km