Postcode SE21 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Dulwich Wood ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Sydenham Hill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Vale Street MUGA.
Sydenham Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,980 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 199 ft away from SE21 7AA.
Sydenham Hill near SE21 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
| 0.5 mi | Paxton Parklet | Small | Walking directions to Paxton Parklet |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £1,850,000 | £837 |
| Terraced | 14 | £930,000 | £676 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £865,000 | £669 |
| Flats | 55 | £400,000 | £548 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 7AA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 29, Bowen Drive, London, SE21 8NS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £552,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 11, Morkyns Walk, London, SE21 8BG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £700,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 11, Morkyns Walk, London, SE21 8BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £700,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Flat 1, Atwood House, Kingswood Estate, London, SE21 8NT | Flats | Leasehold | £252,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 12C, Alleyn Road, London, SE21 8AL | Flats | Freehold | £1,965,000 |
In the SE21 7AA postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 7AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.3 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | Walking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE21 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ruth Bannister
Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sean Hannigan
Dulwich Wood - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 7AA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE21 7AA in Sydenham Hill is £475,000 (about £608 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 7AA, including Dulwich Prep London, Dulwich Wood Primary School (Good) and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 7AA is Sydenham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 377 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 7AA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,980 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 7AA is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ruth Bannister (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sean Hannigan (Labour and Co-operative Party).