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West Dulwich

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 schools in West Dulwich: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

118

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

West Dulwich Population

11,384

Population density

7,675.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

37.16(+22%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.76(+4%)

Vehicle crime

23.54(+142%)

Other theft

13(+12%)

Shoplifting

9.31(-8%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £581,500 in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,686,750.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	80	£456,500	£299,000	£400,000	£578,875	£770,350
Semi-Detached	15	£1,419,500	£567,000	£892,376	£1,837,500	£2,262,025
Terraced	39	£890,000	£431,750	£681,500	£1,251,009	£1,883,000

10 years median price trend in West Dulwich

All postcodes in West Dulwich

SE279EJ

Tulsemere Road

SW22QP

Trinity Rise

SE218JW

Thurlow Hill

SE249AE

Norwood Road

SE249AG

Norwood Road

SE279HS

Dalton Street

SE218BS

Clive Road

SE218DY

Rosendale Road

SE218HP

Thurlow Park Road

SE218RD

Rosendale Road

SE249DT

Peabody Estate

SE218LF

Rosendale Road

SE218RH

Croxted Road

SE279DZ

Lancaster Avenue

SE279HD

Barston Road

SE218HG

Hamlet Mews

SE218HJ

West Dulwich

SE218HU

Carson Road

SE218HX

Cedar Close

SE218LG

Rosendale Road

SE249BL

Brockwell Park Gardens

SE218DT

Rosendale Road

SE218LX

Turney Road

SE279EB

Lancaster Avenue

SE218DJ

Marion Mews

SE218HT

Carson Road

SE218LN

Lovelace Road

SE218LY

Burrow Walk

SE218NH

Pymers Mead

SE218NN

Croxted Road

SE249DR

Peabody Cottages

SE218BJ

West Dulwich

SE218GA

Leonora Tyson Mews

SE218HB

Dalmore Road

SE218LP

Rosendale Road

SE218DR

Rosendale Road

SE249DW

Peabody Cottages

SE218HD

Dalmore Road

SE218LB

West Dulwich

SE218RL

Croxted Road

SE279LD

Chestnut Road

SE218EQ

Chancellor Grove

SE249DS

Rosendale Road

SE279DL

Norwood Road

SE249BJ

Brockwell Park Gardens

SW22BF

Trinity Rise

SE218BT

Clive Road

SE218EX

Park Hall Road

SE218HA

Eastmearn Road

SE279AR

Harry Day Mews

SE279HQ

Idmiston Road

SE218DF

Clive Road

SE218LL

Coney Acre

SE218BP

Clive Road

SE249DZ

Peabody Estate

SE279LE

Chestnut Road

SE218NA

Lairdale Close

SE218RE

Rosendale Road

SE279HR

Chatsworth Way

SE279LA

Robson Road

SE218JR

Lovelace Road

SE218LS

Dalkeith Road

SE218LT

Dalkeith Road

SE218SZ

Croxted Road

SE218EB

Myton Road

SE249AF

Norwood Road

SE218HS

Carson Road

SE218RN

Elmworth Grove

SE249DN

Peabody Cottages

SE249DX

Peabody Estate

SE279HE

Barston Road

SE218EH

Park Hall Road

SE218LQ

Rosendale Road

SE279EF

Hexham Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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