Postcode SE21 7LU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sydenham Hill is £87,512 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Sydenham Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Sydenham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.7 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 290 ft away from SE21 7LU.
Sydenham Hill near SE21 7LU 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £483,500 in Dulwich Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,161 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 70 | £448,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 8 | £823,500 |
10 year median price trend in Dulwich Wood
In the SE21 7LU postcode area, located within Sydenham Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 7LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cheers 1 Off Licence | 36 Seeley Drive, London, SE21 8QR | Walking directions to Cheers 1 Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.