Postcode SE21 8DX is located in a major urban area, within the West Dulwich ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The nearest station is West Dulwich, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Memorial Garden.
West Norwood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,618 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE21 8DX.
West Norwood East near SE21 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Dulwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
| 0.1 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
| 0.5 mi | Paxton Parklet | Small | Walking directions to Paxton Parklet |
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £1,700,000 | £821 |
| Terraced | 39 | £890,000 | £784 |
| Flats | 72 | £427,500 | £682 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,625,000 | £440,000 | £1,170,000 | £812,500 |
| 2017 | — | £432,500 | £1,142,500 | £835,000 |
| 2018 | £1,507,500 | £434,000 | £1,075,000 | £815,500 |
| 2019 | — | £402,500 | £1,131,500 | £786,000 |
| 2020 | £2,250,000 | £440,000 | £1,500,000 | £790,000 |
| 2021 | £1,657,500 | £475,000 | £1,296,000 | £837,500 |
| 2022 | £1,875,000 | £447,500 | £1,379,000 | £835,000 |
| 2023 | £1,610,500 | £475,000 | £1,375,000 | £875,000 |
| 2024 | £1,800,000 | £456,000 | £1,532,525 | £955,000 |
| 2025 | — | £450,000 | £1,790,000 | £887,500 |
| 2026 | — | £401,250 | £1,100,000 | £850,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £428 | £657 | £727 | £661 |
| 2017 | — | £697 | £611 | £691 |
| 2018 | £739 | £674 | £689 | £630 |
| 2019 | — | £619 | £652 | £652 |
| 2020 | £592 | £682 | £716 | £662 |
| 2021 | £706 | £628 | £684 | £708 |
| 2022 | £719 | £700 | £740 | £741 |
| 2023 | £865 | £652 | £751 | £743 |
| 2024 | £721 | £677 | £810 | £714 |
| 2025 | — | £697 | £813 | £764 |
| 2026 | — | £614 | £814 | £791 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Wykeham Mansions, 18 - 20, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8DX | Flats | Leasehold | £392,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Flat 6, Wykeham Mansions, 18 - 20, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8DX | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 42, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £880,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | Flat A, 62, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8DP | Flats | Leasehold | £858,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 12, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,500,000 |
In the SE21 8DX postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.5 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 551 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judith Cavanagh
West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Palmer
West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 8DX records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8DX in West Norwood East is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8DX, including Elm Wood School (Good), Dulwich Prep London and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8DX is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 768 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8DX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,618 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 8DX is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judith Cavanagh (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Palmer (Green Party).