Postcode SE21 8DD is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SE21 8DD.
West Norwood South near SE21 8DD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Long Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Long Meadow |
| 0.1 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
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 8DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat 16, Jean Humbert House, Carnac Street, London, SE27 9RS | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 21, Chalford Road, London, SE21 8BX | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 105, South Croxted Road, London, SE21 8AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,325,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 121, South Croxted Road, London, SE21 8AX | Flats | Leasehold | £880,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 113, South Croxted Road, London, SE21 8AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,425,000 |
In the SE21 8DD postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8DD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Home | Gipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Welcome Home |
| 0.3 mi | Sondlys | 242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Sondlys |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 8DD, 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 8DD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE21 8DD in West Norwood South 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 8DD, including Elm Wood School (Good), Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding) and Kingswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8DD is Sydenham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 758 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8DD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,997 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 8DD 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).