Postcode SE21 8HD 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.
West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,826 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from SE21 8HD.
West Norwood East near SE21 8HD 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 |
| 0.6 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 | 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 8HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 19, Dalmore Road, London, SE21 8HD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,615,440 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 54, Dalmore Road, London, SE21 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £1,515,200 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 145, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8HE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £2,686,750 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 98C, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HY | Flats | Leasehold | £392,500 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 98C, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HY | Other | Leasehold | £392,500 |
In the SE21 8HD postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 11 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 | Alleyn's Oakfield | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Rosemead Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Rosemead Preparatory School ratingInspection information
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| 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 8HD
| 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 8HD, 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 8HD records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE21 8HD in West Dulwich is £619,000 (about £722 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8HD, including Alleyn's Oakfield, Rosemead Preparatory School and The Elmgreen School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE21 8HD is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 431 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8HD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,826 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 8HD 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).