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Dulwich Wood

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About

Dulwich Wood ward is a residential area in the London Borough of Southwark, characterised by its quiet streets and significant green spaces. The ward is anchored by Dulwich Wood itself, a remnant of the ancient Great North Wood, which provides a dense, wooded backdrop. Housing here is primarily composed of detached and semi-detached homes, often set along leafy, winding roads. The area maintains a distinct separation from busier urban centres, fostering a notably tranquil atmosphere.

The ward includes the southern section of Dulwich Village and borders the extensive Dulwich Park, offering ample recreational space. Local life centres around independent shops and respected schools, including Dulwich College. A network of footpaths, like the one leading to the Belair Park ponds, weaves through the woodland, allowing for quiet walks amidst ancient oaks and hornbeams. This integration of settled community and preserved forest defines the area's character.

Area overview

On average Dulwich Wood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dulwich Wood is £87,156 per year. There are 6 schools in Dulwich Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Dulwich Wood is home to around 10,588 people, with a population density of about 3,507.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Dulwich Wood Population
10,588
Population density
3,507.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.07(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.02(-44%)
Vehicle crime
11.71(+25%)
Burglary
7.37(+35%)
Other theft
6.14(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,561
43.09%
African
1,213
11.46%
Other White
1,193
11.27%
Caribbean
659
6.23%
Other
432
4.08%
Total population: 10,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,800
57.67%
No qualifications
994
11.94%
Level 3 (A level)
977
11.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
9.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
5.27%
Total 16+ residents: 8,323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,150
26.52%
Social rents from council
952
21.96%
Owns outright
941
21.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
918
21.17%
Other social rented
199
4.59%
Total households: 4,336

Property prices in Dulwich Wood

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £2,562,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dulwich Wood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dulwich Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£1,000,000£9,000
Flats58£403,500£6,026
Semi-Detached9£800,000£7,477
Terraced10£915,000£7,187

10 years median price trend in Dulwich Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.

All postcodes in Dulwich Wood

SE266SQ

Sydenham Hill

SE218ES

Park Hall Road

SE228NU

Lordship Lane

SE218AS

Alleyn Park

SE266LW

Sydenham Hill

SE218QW

Kingswood Estate

SE228LA

Lordship Lane

SE228GA

Lordship Lane

SE217LX

Constable Walk

SE228AZ

Charles Talbot Mews

SE191SL

Farquhar Road

SE191SR

Farquhar Road

SE228NH

Highwood Close

SE191HZ

Rusholme Grove

SE218QF

Kingswood Estate

SE191PL

Gipsy Hill

SE266TH

Sydenham Hill

SE218PJ

Kingswood Estate

SE191SJ

Jasper Road

SE191SW

Farquhar Road

SE228SL

Streamline Mews

SE266ST

Crouchmans Close

SE219DJ

Alleyn Park

SE218PX

Kingswood Estate

SE218SE

Little Bornes

SE191LS

Lymer Avenue

SE228NT

Dulwich Common

SE191HQ

Oakfield Gardens

SE228SG

Streamline Mews

SE220AG

Melford Road

SE218NZ

Kingswood Estate

SE218PB

Kingswood Estate

SE191HL

Rockwell Gardens

SE228LG

Lordship Lane

SE218QR

Seeley Drive

SE218SR

Croxted Road

SE217HL

Woodhall Avenue

SE233PP

Sydenham Hill

SE219BG

Alleyn Park

SE220BU

Underhill Road

SE191HA

Colby Road

SE228PB

Lordship Lane

SE218QN

Seeley Drive

SE219AQ

Alleyn Park

SE218AA

Alleyn Park

SE228NP

Highwood Close

SE266TQ

Sydenham Hill

SE218PY

Kingswood Estate

SE217EZ

Dulwich Common

SE217LF

College Road

SE220AD

Melford Road

SE266SS

Sydenham Hill

SE217EY

Hambledon Place

SE228NN

Highwood Close

SE191LP

Lymer Avenue

SE218PH

Kingswood Estate

SE217LY

College Road

SE191PJ

Woodland Road

SE219DX

Dulwich Wood

SE219DH

Alleyn Park

SE218BG

Morkyns Walk

SE219AY

Alleyn Park

SE219DW

Dulwich Wood

SE266RX

Peckarmans Wood

SE219DT

Dulwich Wood

SE217LZ

College Road

SE191PA

Woodland Road

SE218PF

Kingswood Estate

SE218PE

Kingswood Estate

SE228NQ

Highwood Close

SE228NX

Lordship Lane

SE191HF

Oakfield Gardens

SE218AB

Alleyn Road

SE218PQ

Kingswood Estate

SE218QL

Kingswood Estate

SE220QY

Belvoir Road

SE233PN

Sydenham Hill

SE218RW

Croxted Road

SE217LE

College Road

SE191UU

Kingswood Drive

SE218QJ

Bowen Drive

SE218SQ

Bowen Drive

SE217LS

Tollgate Drive

SE218RR

Glazebrook Close

SE228LD

Lordship Lane

SE191HB

Dulwich Wood Avenue

SE217LU

Ferrings

SE218PA

Kingswood Estate

SE218RS

Croxted Road

SE218NS

Bowen Drive

SE220AJ

Underhill Road

SE228NR

Highwood Close

SE218AD

Alleyn Road

SE233DR

Wood Vale

SE218SW

Croxted Road

SE228SJ

Dulwich Wood

SE266RU

Crescent Wood Road

SE218QB

Kingswood Estate

SE266SB

Crescent Wood Road

SE217LG

College Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.