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West Dulwich

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About

West Dulwich is a residential neighbourhood in south London, characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and Victorian and Edwardian housing. The area centres around the open green space of Dulwich Park, which provides a large area for recreation with a boating lake and sports facilities. Local commerce is focused along Croxted Road and South Croxted Road, offering a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services to the community.

The area is notably home to the Belair Park mansion, a Grade II listed 18th-century house set within its own parkland, which includes a public golf course. West Dulwich benefits from strong transport connections via its railway station, providing direct access to central London. The overall atmosphere is suburban, with a focus on family living and local community amenities rather than bustling nightlife.

Area overview

On average West Dulwich has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. There are 4 schools in West Dulwich: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. West Dulwich is home to around 9,809 people, with a population density of about 9,047.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

West Dulwich Population
9,809
Population density
9,047.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.35(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.88(-44%)
Vehicle crime
13.15(+35%)
Other theft
7.24(-38%)
Drugs
5.1(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,406
44.9%
Other White
1,296
13.21%
Caribbean
936
9.54%
African
860
8.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
360
3.67%
Total population: 9,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,584
57.2%
No qualifications
1,027
12.82%
Level 3 (A level)
911
11.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
8.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
5.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,014

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,031
24.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,006
24.12%
Other social rented
944
22.64%
Owns outright
634
15.2%
Social rents from council
436
10.46%
Total households: 4,170

Property prices in West Dulwich

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £2,686,750.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats66£492,500
Semi-Detached4£1,604,750
Terraced24£879,975

10 years median price trend in West Dulwich

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.