Postcode SE21 8LA 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Dulwich is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Belair Park.
West Dulwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a low crime rate, with approximately 63.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 87.6% 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 of residents in West Dulwich is £62,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 322 ft away from SE21 8LA.
West Dulwich near SE21 8LA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Belair Park | Large | Walking directions to Belair Park |
| 0.1 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £576,250 in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | 91 | £453,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £1,419,500 |
| Terraced | 41 | £1,019,500 |
10 year median price trend in West Dulwich
In the SE21 8LA postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | KC Supermarket | 200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to KC Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | T Jyde Minimarket | 198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to T Jyde Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Tinder Box Foord & Wine | 4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BW | Walking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Dixit Food & Wine | 260-262 Rosendale Road, London, SE24 9DL | Walking directions to Dixit Food & Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.