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SE21 8HY

Thurlow Park Road

West Dulwich

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Detailed insights for SE21 8HY

Overview

Postcode SE21 8HY 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 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 nearest station is West Dulwich, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

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.

Income level

6/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from SE21 8HY.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is West Dulwich located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE21 8HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE21 8HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBelair ParkLargeWalking directions to Belair Park
0.5 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
8,843 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.5(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.11(-16%)
Shoplifting
24.55(+146%)
Vehicle crime
8.96(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
65.42%
Other White
34
10.59%
Caribbean
12
3.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.43%
Indian
7
2.18%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
66.07%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.36%
No qualifications
21
7.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
35.97%
Owns with a mortgage
49
35.25%
Owns outright
20
14.39%
Shared ownership
13
9.35%
Other social rented
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

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 8HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202698C, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HYFlatsLeasehold£392,500
27 May 202698C, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HYOtherLeasehold£392,500
19 Jan 202674, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HYTerracedFreehold£1,085,000
19 Jan 202674, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HYTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
22 Aug 202582A, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HYFlatsLeasehold£390,000

Schools

In the SE21 8HY postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE21 8HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOakfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE21 8HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Tinder Box Foord & Wine4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BWWalking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine
0.4 miCook80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BWWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miTesco Express351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine

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 8HY, 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 028DE01003166
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE21 8HY

Is SE21 8HY (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE21 8HY 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE21 8HY?

The median sale price around SE21 8HY 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 8HY?

There are 20 schools close to SE21 8HY, including Oakfield Preparatory School, Rosemead Preparatory School and The Elmgreen School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE21 8HY?

The closest station to SE21 8HY is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 401 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE21 8HY?

SE21 8HY 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).

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

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