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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 22.8% 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 3 schools in Dulwich Wood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
22.8%
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

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£608
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £801K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £608 per square foot) in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £208,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dulwich Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£1,850,000£837
Terraced14£930,000£676
Semi-Detached10£865,000£669
Flats55£400,000£548

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dulwich Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,475,000£350,000£824,000£799,000
2017£1,825,000£415,000£1,013,750£781,500
2018£1,317,500£358,750£1,100,000£763,500
2019£1,610,000£380,000£1,074,250£760,000
2020£1,650,000£388,000£1,022,500£880,000
2021£2,467,500£375,000£1,050,000£814,000
2022£2,362,500£391,000£1,420,000£890,000
2023£1,895,000£374,000£1,400,000£696,788
2024£1,455,000£427,500£1,199,000£925,000
2025£1,000,000£421,000£865,000£867,000
2026£2,425,000£410,000£550,000£963,103
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£637£530£657£603
2017£705£577£697£551
2018£549£520£587£527
2019£806£514£707£571
2020£666£541£703£595
2021£910£572£723£643
2022£917£560£837£710
2023£777£555£804£611
2024£781£568£691£635
2025£774£557£737£647
2026£891£555£616£711
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dulwich Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dulwich Wood ward.

Local councillors

Ruth Bannister

Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sean Hannigan

Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

All postcodesin Dulwich Wood

SE218SG

Alleyn Park

SE191XE

College Road

SE220QZ

Underhill Road

SE233PL

Sydenham Hill

SE191XB

Hitherwood Drive

SE218SL

Alleyn Park

SE191SZ

Bowley Close

SE228JZ

Lordship Lane

SE220AE

Melford Road

SE233DS

Wood Vale

SE218QH

Kingswood Estate

SE266RW

Chestnut Place

SE191HD

Dulwich Wood Avenue

SE220PT

Overhill Road

SE218SS

Kennoldes

SE218AU

Alleyn Park

SE228NY

Lordship Lane

SE266SA

Crescent Wood Road

SE219AL

Alleyn Park

SE228LB

Lordship Lane

SE191XH

College Road

SE228JX

Lordship Lane

SE218AG

Rouse Gardens

SE219DN

Alleyn Park

SE218SN

Spenser Mews

SE219BN

Alleyn Park

SE191PW

Gipsy Hill

SE191XF

Giles Coppice

SE191LN

Tylney Avenue

SE218NT

Kingswood Estate

SE228SB

Streamline Mews

SE218QD

Kingswood Estate

SE218QP

Seeley Drive

SE228JY

Lordship Lane

SE191HX

Hunters Meadow

SE191LR

Lymer Avenue

SE228NS

Dulwich Common

SE217HN

College Road

SE217ND

College Road

SE218SF

Alleyn Park

SE219BY

Alleyn Park

SE191HH

Dulwich Wood Park

SE191XJ

Wickers Oake

SE218ZJ

Alleyn Park

SE228GB

Lordship Lane

SE191LG

Burntwood View

SE191UH

Crystal Palace Parade

SE217HH

College Road

SE191HG

Dulwich Wood Avenue

SE233PH

Sydenham Hill

SE191UX

Hitherwood Drive

SE217NB

College Road

SE218SB

Alleyn Park

SE218NX

Kingswood Estate

SE191XQ

Dulwich Wood Park

SE266RS

Sydenham Hill

SE191PP

Colby Road

SE218QG

Kingswood Estate

SE191UL

College Road

SE191HW

Rockwell Gardens

SE217HR

Great Brownings

SE217LJ

Hunts Slip Road

SE191XD

College Road

SE218PU

Kingswood Estate

SE217LH

Grange Lane

SE218PL

Bowen Drive

SE191PH

Woodland Road

SE220AQ

Melford Road

SE266RT

Crescent Wood Road

SE233PJ

Sydenham Hill

SE191XG

Glebe Hyrst

SE266RZ

Peckarmans Wood

SE218AL

Alleyn Road

SE191UW

Fountain Drive

SE266GA

Sydenham Hill

SE218AE

Alleyn Park

SE228NL

Highwood Close

SE218PZ

Bowen Drive

SE228LF

Dulwich Wood

SE218BB

South Croxted Road

SE191LH

Bowley Lane

SE219DZ

Dulwich Wood

SE217AA

Alleyn Park

SE228NW

Highwood Close

SE266SW

Rock Hill

SE233PR

Lapse Wood Walk

SE266SF

Wavel Place

SE217HJ

Woodhall Drive

SE220AH

Underhill Road

SE220BT

Underhill Road

SE218QQ

Kingswood Estate

SE191SN

Farquhar Road

SE218EU

Ildersly Grove

SE191LU

Lymer Avenue

SE218BN

Alleyn Crescent

SE218AF

Rouse Gardens

SE191HY

Rusholme Grove

SE191UR

Kingswood Drive

SE218ER

Acacia Grove

SE191HP

Bell Meadows