Postcode SE21 8JA is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 Tulse Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.
West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SE21 8JA.
West Dulwich near SE21 8JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
| 0.5 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,970,000 | £560 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,442,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 17 | £620,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 55 | £435,000 | £623 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,250 | £1,170,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £405,000 | £1,212,500 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £705,000 | £482,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £1,100,000 | £612,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £1,240,000 | £1,010,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £1,067,500 | £613,000 |
| 2022 | £407,000 | £865,000 | £910,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £1,100,000 | £835,000 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £1,250,000 | £813,250 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £1,450,000 | £661,000 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | £1,004,000 | £608,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £576 | £618 | £574 |
| 2017 | £597 | £652 | £567 |
| 2018 | £655 | £536 | £538 |
| 2019 | £616 | £435 | £535 |
| 2020 | £622 | £569 | £540 |
| 2021 | £596 | £617 | £547 |
| 2022 | £643 | £679 | £590 |
| 2023 | £653 | £638 | £647 |
| 2024 | £647 | £634 | £568 |
| 2025 | £628 | £595 | £646 |
| 2026 | £690 | £834 | £617 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 36A, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JA | Flats | Leasehold | £512,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Apartment B, 32, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JA | Flats | Leasehold | £552,175 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 71, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JP | Terraced | Freehold | £1,575,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 23A, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £620,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2025 | 23A, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £620,000 |
In the SE21 8JA postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Tinder Box Foord & Wine | 4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BW | Walking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Brazilian Centre | 184 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to Brazilian Centre |
| 0.2 mi | AR Norwood Food & Wine | 182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine |
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 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Georgina Kate Berriman
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Darryl Isaacs
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 8JA records about 76 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE21 8JA in West Dulwich is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8JA, including Rosemead Preparatory School, The Elmgreen School (Good) and Oakfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8JA is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 168 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8JA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,139 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 8JA is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).