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West Dulwich

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About

West Dulwich ward lies in the southern part of the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses along tree-lined streets. Its western boundary is formed by the South Circular Road, a major traffic artery, while to the east it extends towards the large green expanse of Dulwich Park. The ward includes the northern section of Belair Park, which features a historic 18th-century mansion.

The area is anchored by West Dulwich railway station, providing direct links into central London. Local commerce centres around the small parade of shops and eateries near the station on Croxted Road. The ward is also home to the notable Kingswood House, a Victorian mansion set within its own public grounds. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of family homes and converted flats, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average West Dulwich has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 25.4% 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 £79,041 per year. There are 1 schools in West Dulwich: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. West Dulwich is home to around 11,384 people, with a population density of about 7,675.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

West Dulwich Population
11,384
Population density
7,675.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.81(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.02(+4%)
Vehicle crime
17.74(+89%)
Other theft
13.79(+21%)
Shoplifting
9.57(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,789
50.83%
Other White
1,417
12.44%
Caribbean
857
7.52%
African
754
6.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
338
2.97%
Total population: 11,389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,617
61.34%
No qualifications
1,029
11.24%
Level 3 (A level)
964
10.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
701
7.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
465
5.08%
Total 16+ residents: 9,157

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,342
28.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,173
24.94%
Owns outright
899
19.12%
Other social rented
793
16.86%
Social rents from council
362
7.7%
Total households: 4,703

Property prices in West Dulwich

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£728
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £892K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,700,000£821
Terraced39£890,000£784
Flats72£427,500£682

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dulwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,625,000£440,000£1,170,000£812,500
2017£432,500£1,142,500£835,000
2018£1,507,500£434,000£1,075,000£815,500
2019£402,500£1,131,500£786,000
2020£2,250,000£440,000£1,500,000£790,000
2021£1,657,500£475,000£1,296,000£837,500
2022£1,875,000£447,500£1,379,000£835,000
2023£1,610,500£475,000£1,375,000£875,000
2024£1,800,000£456,000£1,532,525£955,000
2025£450,000£1,790,000£887,500
2026£401,250£1,100,000£850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£428£657£727£661
2017£697£611£691
2018£739£674£689£630
2019£619£652£652
2020£592£682£716£662
2021£706£628£684£708
2022£719£700£740£741
2023£865£652£751£743
2024£721£677£810£714
2025£697£813£764
2026£614£814£791
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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

Local government

Elected councillors for West Dulwich ward.

Local councillors

Judith Cavanagh

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Palmer

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about West Dulwich

Is West Dulwich safe?

West Dulwich records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Dulwich?

The median sale price in West Dulwich is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Dulwich?

West Dulwich has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Dulwich?

West Dulwich scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Dulwich sits around rank 16,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Dulwich?

The average household income in West Dulwich is around £79,041 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Dulwich?

West Dulwich is represented by 2 elected councillors: Judith Cavanagh (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Palmer (Green Party).

All postcodesin West Dulwich

SE218DS

Rosendale Road

SE279HJ

Ardlui Road

SE218LF

Rosendale Road

SE218HP

Thurlow Park Road

SE249AQ

Norwood Road

SE218NJ

Pymers Mead

SE218HW

Charles Nex Mews

SE218HT

Carson Road

SE218LQ

Rosendale Road

SE218HD

Dalmore Road

SE218LS

Dalkeith Road

SE249BL

Brockwell Park Gardens

SE279EZ

Chestnut Road

SE279LF

Chestnut Road

SE218EN

Martell Road

SE218JX

Lovelace Road

SE218NN

Croxted Road

SE249EF

Rosendale Road

SE218NB

Warren Close

SE279BF

Manns Terrace

SE218JU

Birkbeck Place

SE218JH

Lords Close

SE218RE

Rosendale Road

SE249DS

Rosendale Road

SE279HP

Chatsworth Way

SE218DP

Rosendale Road

SE218RH

Croxted Road

SE218JF

Cedar Close

SE218JS

Birkbeck Hill

SE249DF

Guernsey Grove

SE218HS

Carson Road

SE218RA

Elmworth Grove

SE218EZ

Rosendale Road

SW22QT

Trinity Rise

SE218BW

Park Hall Road

SE279EP

Ebury Mews

SE218LE

Peabody Hill

SE279EA

Hawkley Gardens

SE218EX

Park Hall Road

SE218HA

Eastmearn Road

SE249DB

Croxted Road

SE218RG

Elmworth Grove

SE218EE

Martell Road

SE218DY

Rosendale Road

SE218RD

Rosendale Road

SE279HQ

Idmiston Road

SE218LJ

Walkerscroft Mead

SE279LE

Chestnut Road

SE279DZ

Lancaster Avenue

SE218HX

Cedar Close

SE218BJ

West Dulwich

SE218DG

Clive Road

SE218JR

Lovelace Road

SE279HS

Dalton Street

SE249DW

Peabody Cottages

SE279HD

Barston Road

SE218NH

Pymers Mead

SE279HT

Culzean Close

SE279LB

Robson Road

SE279ED

Hexham Road

SE279HN

Chatsworth Way

SE218RB

Elmworth Grove

SE218JW

Thurlow Hill

SE279EF

Hexham Road

SE249AF

Norwood Road

SE218LW

Rosendale Road

SE279EB

Lancaster Avenue

SE249EQ

Peabody Estate

SE218NL

Croxted Road

SE279DL

Norwood Road

SE218EA

Martell Road

SE218BT

Clive Road

SE218JZ

Peabody Hill

SE279LQ

Chestnut Road

SE218EQ

Chancellor Grove

SE279HW

Idmiston Road

SE218BP

Clive Road

SE279HG

Idmiston Road

SE218AZ

South Croxted Road

SE249EE

Rosendale Road

SE218JP

Thurlow Park Road

SE218LR

Rosendale Road

SE249ED

Rosendale Road

SE279LD

Chestnut Road

SE218RN

Elmworth Grove

SW22QP

Trinity Rise

SE218LU

Turney Road

SE249DY

Peabody Estate

SE249BJ

Brockwell Park Gardens

SE218DU

Rosendale Road

SE249DT

Peabody Estate

SE218NQ

Pymers Mead

SE249DQ

Hawarden Grove

SE249DP

Peabody Cottages

SE279EW

Lancaster Avenue

SW22QR

Trinity Rise

SE249DR

Peabody Cottages

SE218ED

Martell Road

SE218DX

Rosendale Road

SE218JN

Thurlow Hill