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SE21 8RA

Elmworth Grove

West Dulwich

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Detailed insights for SE21 8RA

Overview

Postcode SE21 8RA 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

West Dulwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Dulwich has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.3%

Approximately 26.3% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from SE21 8RA.

Flood risk

No risk

West Dulwich near SE21 8RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Dulwich located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE21 8RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich
0.6 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.6 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE21 8RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBelair ParkLargeWalking directions to Belair Park
0.3 miVale Street MUGASmallWalking directions to Vale Street MUGA

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
7,727.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.99(-48%)
Vehicle crime
11.56(+23%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.73(-69%)
Drugs
9.12(+47%)
Other theft
5.47(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
48.4%
Other White
31
8.29%
Caribbean
30
8.02%
Indian
21
5.61%
African
21
5.61%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
181
62.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.38%
No qualifications
24
8.3%
Level 3 (A level)
23
7.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
30.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
22.37%
Social rents from council
31
20.39%
Owns outright
29
19.08%
Other social rented
9
5.92%
Total households: 152

Property prices in West Dulwich

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£728
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £892K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,700,000£821
Terraced39£890,000£784
Flats72£427,500£682

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dulwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dulwich in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Flat 3, Dunnock Court, Elmworth Grove, London, SE21 8RFFlatsLeasehold£362,500
12 Sept 202557, Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,915,000
21 Mar 2025Flat 17, Heron Court, Elmworth Grove, London, SE21 8RQFlatsLeasehold£410,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 11, Dunlin Court, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8RDFlatsLeasehold£280,000
02 Oct 2025108, Rosendale Road, London, SE21 8LFTerracedFreehold£1,840,000

Schools

In the SE21 8RA postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE21 8RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableOakfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableDulwich Prep LondonOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE21 8RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCook80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BWWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miManani NewsCarnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RSWalking directions to Manani News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE21 8RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Cavanagh

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Palmer

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardWest DulwichE05014119
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West DulwichE02000642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 025BE01003165
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE21 8RA

Is SE21 8RA (West Dulwich) safe?

The area around SE21 8RA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near SE21 8RA?

The median sale price around SE21 8RA in West Dulwich is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE21 8RA?

There are 17 schools close to SE21 8RA, including Oakfield Preparatory School, Elm Wood School (Good) and Dulwich Prep London. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE21 8RA?

The closest station to SE21 8RA is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 458 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE21 8RA?

SE21 8RA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE21 8RA (West Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 8RA 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).