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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

All postcodesin West Dulwich

SE279HE

Barston Road

SE279HU

Lancaster Avenue

SE218SX

Lings Coppice

SE249DH

Hawarden Grove

SE218EB

Myton Road

SE218HJ

West Dulwich

SE218RL

Croxted Road

SE218DR

Rosendale Road

SE279HR

Chatsworth Way

SE218LX

Turney Road

SE218NG

Perifield

SE249AE

Norwood Road

SE218HU

Carson Road

SE218DZ

Park Hall Road

SE218SZ

Croxted Road

SE218NF

Cokers Lane

SE218DW

Park Hall Road

SE249EA

Peabody Estate

SE218LL

Coney Acre

SE218LD

Peabody Hill

SE218LB

West Dulwich

SE249DL

Rosendale Road

SE279AR

Harry Day Mews

SE218LT

Dalkeith Road

SE218BA

South Croxted Road

SE218HY

Thurlow Park Road

SE279LA

Robson Road

SE218HG

Hamlet Mews

SE218SY

Lings Coppice

SE279HB

Ardlui Road

SE279EL

Lancaster Avenue

SE218HB

Dalmore Road

SE218NA

Lairdale Close

SE279EH

Tulsemere Road

SE218LH

Sydcote

SE218EG

Chancellor Grove

SE249EH

Rosendale Road

SW22BF

Trinity Rise

SE218LZ

Coaldale Walk

SE249DX

Peabody Estate

SE249EG

Rosendale Road

SE279EJ

Tulsemere Road

SE218LA

Peabody Hill

SE218GA

Leonora Tyson Mews

SE218BS

Clive Road

SE218LY

Burrow Walk

SE218JY

Lovelace Road

SE218JL

Thurlow Park Road

SE249DE

Guernsey Grove

SE218LN

Lovelace Road

SE218DJ

Marion Mews

SE218RJ

Croxted Road

SE279DJ

Norwood Road

SE249EB

Peabody Estate

SE279HL

Idmiston Road

SE218HE

Rosendale Road

SE279EQ

Lavengro Road

SE218DE

Tritton Road

SE218DT

Rosendale Road

SE218LG

Rosendale Road

SE249AG

Norwood Road

SE218LP

Rosendale Road

SE279EE

Towton Road

SE218FQ

Martell Road

SE218DF

Clive Road

SE218RQ

Elmworth Grove

SE249DN

Peabody Cottages

SE218EH

Park Hall Road

SE279EG

Lavengro Road

SE218RF

Elmworth Grove

SE249EJ

Rosendale Road

SW22QS

Trinity Rise

SE249DZ

Peabody Estate

SE249DU

Peabody Estate