Postcode SE21 8JW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Belair Park.
West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,977 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from SE21 8JW.
West Dulwich near SE21 8JW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Belair Park | Large | Walking directions to Belair Park |
| 0.3 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £581,500 in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £2,686,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 80 | £456,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £1,419,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £890,000 |
10 year median price trend in West Dulwich
In the SE21 8JW postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Tinder Box Foord & Wine | 4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BW | Walking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | AR Norwood Food & Wine | 182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | A Brasileira | 184 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to A Brasileira |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.