Postcode SE21 8LU 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Dulwich is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is West Dulwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Belair Park.
West Dulwich has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from SE21 8LU.
West Dulwich near SE21 8LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Belair Park | Large | Walking directions to Belair Park |
| 0.2 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 8LU postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dixit Food & Wine | 260-262 Rosendale Road, London, SE24 9DL | Walking directions to Dixit Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Jolly Good News Food & Wine | Guernsey Grove, Lambeth, SE24 9DL | Walking directions to Jolly Good News Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 31-39 Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9AA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.