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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 West Dulwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.
West Dulwich has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.3 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 131 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £1,700,000 | £821 |
| Terraced | 39 | £890,000 | £784 |
| Flats | 72 | £427,500 | £682 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,625,000 | £440,000 | £1,170,000 | £812,500 |
| 2017 | — | £432,500 | £1,142,500 | £835,000 |
| 2018 | £1,507,500 | £434,000 | £1,075,000 | £815,500 |
| 2019 | — | £402,500 | £1,131,500 | £786,000 |
| 2020 | £2,250,000 | £440,000 | £1,500,000 | £790,000 |
| 2021 | £1,657,500 | £475,000 | £1,296,000 | £837,500 |
| 2022 | £1,875,000 | £447,500 | £1,379,000 | £835,000 |
| 2023 | £1,610,500 | £475,000 | £1,375,000 | £875,000 |
| 2024 | £1,800,000 | £456,000 | £1,532,525 | £955,000 |
| 2025 | — | £450,000 | £1,790,000 | £887,500 |
| 2026 | — | £401,250 | £1,100,000 | £850,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £428 | £657 | £727 | £661 |
| 2017 | — | £697 | £611 | £691 |
| 2018 | £739 | £674 | £689 | £630 |
| 2019 | — | £619 | £652 | £652 |
| 2020 | £592 | £682 | £716 | £662 |
| 2021 | £706 | £628 | £684 | £708 |
| 2022 | £719 | £700 | £740 | £741 |
| 2023 | £865 | £652 | £751 | £743 |
| 2024 | £721 | £677 | £810 | £714 |
| 2025 | — | £697 | £813 | £764 |
| 2026 | — | £614 | £814 | £791 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8NH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 57, Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NH | Terraced | Freehold | £805,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 46, Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NH | Terraced | Freehold | £880,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 94, Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £850,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 102, Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 79, Pymers Mead, London, SE21 8NJ | Flats | Freehold | £841,000 |
In the SE21 8NH postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Brockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJ | Walking directions to Londis |
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 8NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Judith Cavanagh
West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Palmer
West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 8NH records about 81 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 8NH in West Dulwich is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8NH, including Rosendale Primary School, Oakfield Preparatory School and Turney Primary and Secondary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8NH is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 413 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8NH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,978 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 8NH is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judith Cavanagh (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Palmer (Green Party).