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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gipsy Hill is £55,500 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Norwood Park.
Gipsy Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Gipsy Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 83.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Gipsy Hill is £55,500 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £262,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £425,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £742,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £727,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gipsy Hill
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.