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SE21 8ED

Martell Road

West Dulwich

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Detailed insights for SE21 8ED

Overview

Postcode SE21 8ED 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 Norwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

West Norwood East has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.4%

Approximately 12.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE21 8ED.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE21 8ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE21 8ED
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.5 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich
0.6 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE21 8ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds
0.4 miSt Luke's Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden
0.1 miVale Street MUGASmallWalking directions to Vale Street MUGA

Area Profile

Population
245
Population density
13,535.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
14.34(+53%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.34(-54%)
Other theft
8.2(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.46(-80%)
Burglary
2.73(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
49.19%
Other White
39
15.85%
Caribbean
21
8.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
7.72%
Other
12
4.88%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
70.71%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.6%
No qualifications
14
7.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
6.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
4.04%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
40.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
36.28%
Owns outright
9
7.96%
Social rents from council
8
7.08%
Other social rented
6
5.31%
Total households: 113

Property prices in West Dulwich

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£728
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £892K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,700,000£821
Terraced39£890,000£784
Flats72£427,500£682

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dulwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dulwich in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202635B, Martell Road, London, SE21 8EDFlatsLeasehold£372,500
28 Nov 202525B, Martell Road, London, SE21 8EDFlatsLeasehold£425,000
18 Nov 202527, Martell Road, London, SE21 8EDFlatsLeasehold£310,000
31 Oct 202531A, Martell Road, London, SE21 8EDTerracedLeasehold£455,000
14 Oct 2025Flat A, 49, Martell Road, London, SE21 8EDFlatsLeasehold£576,250

Schools

In the SE21 8ED postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE21 8ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDulwich Prep LondonOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryKingsdale Foundation SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE21 8ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miManani NewsCarnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RSWalking directions to Manani News
0.2 miTesco Express1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miCook80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BWWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miTesco Express551 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miToday's Express48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQWalking directions to Today's Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE21 8ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Cavanagh

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Palmer

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardWest DulwichE05014119
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028AE01003064
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE21 8ED

Is SE21 8ED (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE21 8ED 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.

What is the average house price near SE21 8ED?

The median sale price around SE21 8ED in West Norwood East is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE21 8ED?

There are 20 schools close to SE21 8ED, including Elm Wood School (Good), Dulwich Prep London and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE21 8ED?

The closest station to SE21 8ED is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 705 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE21 8ED?

SE21 8ED 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).

Who represents SE21 8ED (West Norwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 8ED 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).