Postcode SE21 8EG is located in a major urban area, within the West Dulwich ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is West Dulwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds.
West Dulwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 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 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE21 8EG.
West Dulwich near SE21 8EG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
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 8EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | 83, Chestnut Road, London, SE27 9LD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 13D, Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8EH | Terraced | Leasehold | £357,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 44, Idmiston Road, London, SE27 9HG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,235,099 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 22, Idmiston Road, London, SE27 9HG | Terraced | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 79D, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the SE21 8EG postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 539-541 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Superstore | 505 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to G7 Superstore |
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 8EG, 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 8EG records about 50 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 8EG in West Dulwich 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 8EG, including Rosemead Preparatory School, Oakfield Preparatory School and Elm Wood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8EG is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 598 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8EG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,045 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 8EG 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).