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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