Postcode SE21 8HB is located in a major urban area, within the West Dulwich area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The median sale price in West Dulwich is £619,000 (around £722 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £400,000 and £890,000. The nearest station is West Dulwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.
West Norwood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,774 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from SE21 8HB.
West Norwood East near SE21 8HB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belair Park | Large | Walking directions to Belair Park |
| 0.5 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £619,000 (about £722 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £2,400,000 | £1,047 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £1,230,000 | £870 |
| Terraced | 42 | £887,500 | £790 |
| Flats | 80 | £417,500 | £671 |
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 | £1,786,000 | £886,250 |
| 2026 | £2,400,000 | £410,000 | £1,077,000 | £887,500 |
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 | £759 |
| 2026 | £1,047 | £614 | £889 | £827 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 54, Dalmore Road, London, SE21 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,515,200 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 19, Dalmore Road, London, SE21 8HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,615,440 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 74, Tulsemere Road, London, SE27 9EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £710,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 12, Tulsemere Road, London, SE27 9EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 68, Tulsemere Road, London, SE27 9EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £650,000 |
In the SE21 8HB postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Rosemead Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Rosemead Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Alleyn's Oakfield | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Elmgreen School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2022. | |
The Elmgreen School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jun 2022
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE21 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | G7 Superstore | 505 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to G7 Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Mini Market | 276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to Norwood Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
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 8HB, 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 8HB records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE21 8HB in West Dulwich is £619,000 (about £722 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SE21 8HB, including Rosemead Preparatory School, Alleyn's Oakfield and The Elmgreen School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE21 8HB is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 482 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8HB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,774 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 8HB 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).