Dulwich the People Dulwich has undergone less change among its population than other areas of Southwark. However, like the rest of London, it has received people from other parts of the world.
A few figures
The population of Dulwich was estimated to be 33,900 in mid 2004.
Dulwich has a relatively older age profile. Compared to the other community council areas in Southwark, Dulwich has the highest proportion of residents aged 65 and over.
A high proportion of people in Dulwich are white, over three quarters. This is higher than for all the other community council areas of Southwark. Numbers of black people are correspondingly low. The proportion of black African people in Dulwich is only one in twenty, this contrasts with neighbouring Camberwell where one in five people are black African.
The Dulwich Community
East Dulwich community centre is home to a number of community groups including Post Box Youth Club, Alleyn Community Play Group, The Gumboots after school club, Southwark Muslim Council Homework Club, Barry Area Residents Association (BARA) and Weight Watchers.
Historic Kingswood House houses the Kingswood House community centre, a hub of community activity on Kingswood Estate.
The Dulwich community website is packed with useful information ranging from Dulwich schools to restaurants to local campaigns.
The Dulwich society aims to create a sense of community in Dulwicb, increase awareness of local history and appreciation of open spaces and trees, introduce people who live and work in Dulwich to each other, and help them enjoy the atmosphere and life of Dulwich.
The Herne Hill Society aims to improve and maintain the quality of the amenities, facilities and environment of the Herne Hill area for the benefit of residents, visitors, local businesses and trades-people.
The Herne Hill Forum's objective is the regeneration of Herne Hill town centre.
The Rotary Club of Dulwich and Peckham aims to foster high ethical standards in business and the professions, while initiating and supporting community service projects locally, nationally and internationally.
Young people
There are a wide range of activities for young people available in Dulwich.
- Post Box Youth Cub, based at East Dulwich Community Centre
- Redthread, a church-based organisation
- Dulwich Youth 2000, which runs activities including football, cricket, music production, residential trips, a girls group, photography, summer programme and workshops, visits to the cinema, theatre and media related activities for 11-19 year olds. Tel: 020 7639 8076
- Kingswood Estate young people's project, which provides drama and musical activities and IT facilties. Tel: 020 8761 7239
- Three Hills Plus youth project, which provides drama, photography, computer workshops, dance, computer games, pool, table tennis, football, group discussions, internet, music production, play writing, group work and residentials. Tel: 020 7639 8076
For more information contact
Katherine Pit
Tel: 020 7525 6433
Fax: 020 7708 2484
katherine.pitt@southwark.gov.uk
Southwark Council
73 Camberwell Church Street
London
SE5 8TR
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