Postcode SE21 8AY is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Gipsy Hill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
Gipsy Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Gipsy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SE21 8AY.
Gipsy Hill near SE21 8AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Long Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Long Meadow |
| 0.5 mi | Becondale Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Becondale Road Open Space |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,500 up to £1,425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,345,000 | £719 |
| Terraced | 33 | £675,000 | £686 |
| Flats | 59 | £420,000 | £622 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £374,000 | £467,000 | £505,000 |
| 2017 | £403,625 | £475,000 | £548,500 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £755,000 | £590,000 |
| 2019 | £371,500 | £729,250 | £573,500 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £540,000 | £625,000 |
| 2021 | £387,500 | £794,000 | £640,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £842,500 | £582,500 |
| 2023 | £396,000 | £772,500 | £680,000 |
| 2024 | £417,000 | £1,050,000 | £734,000 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £790,000 | £697,500 |
| 2026 | £421,000 | £1,362,500 | £627,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £595 | £561 | £554 |
| 2017 | £603 | £618 | £575 |
| 2018 | £581 | £565 | £590 |
| 2019 | £567 | £568 | £555 |
| 2020 | £593 | £614 | £608 |
| 2021 | £600 | £585 | £599 |
| 2022 | £625 | £648 | £640 |
| 2023 | £635 | £687 | £697 |
| 2024 | £628 | £664 | £653 |
| 2025 | £626 | £775 | £662 |
| 2026 | £622 | £673 | £689 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 193A, South Croxted Road, London, SE21 8AY | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £599,950 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 163, Hamilton Road, London, SE27 9SW | Terraced | Freehold | £536,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 167, Hamilton Road, London, SE27 9SW | Terraced | Freehold | £735,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 56, Clive Road, London, SE21 8BY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £975,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 21, Paxton Place, London, SE27 9SS | Terraced | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the SE21 8AY postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sondlys | 242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Sondlys |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Home | Gipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Welcome Home |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.2 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth 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 8AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chloe Hawryluk
Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Pete Elliott
Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 8AY records about 70 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. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around SE21 8AY in Gipsy Hill is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8AY, including Kingswood Primary School (Good), Elm Wood School (Good) and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8AY is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 596 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE21 8AY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,979 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 8AY is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chloe Hawryluk (Green Party) and Pete Elliott (Green Party).