Postcode SE21 8NH 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 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is West Dulwich located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 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 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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 95 ft away from SE21 8NH.
West Dulwich near SE21 8NH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 8NH postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dixit Food & Wine | 260-262 Rosendale Road, London, SE24 9DL | Walking directions to Dixit Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Jolly Good News Food & Wine | Guernsey Grove, Lambeth, SE24 9DL | Walking directions to Jolly Good News Food & Wine |
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.