Postcode SE21 8RH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.
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.
West Dulwich has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.6% 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 per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from SE21 8RH.
West Dulwich near SE21 8RH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belair Park | Large | Walking directions to Belair Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
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 8RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Heron Court, Elmworth Grove, London, SE21 8RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Dunnock Court, Elmworth Grove, London, SE21 8RF | Flats | Leasehold | £362,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | Flat 2, 3, Leonora Tyson Mews, London, SE21 8GA | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 8, Bullfinch Court, Croxted Road, London, SE21 8RL | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 2B, Ildersly Grove, London, SE21 8EU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,505,000 |
In the SE21 8RH postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
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 8RH, 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 8RH 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.
The median sale price around SE21 8RH in West Dulwich is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SE21 8RH, including Oakfield Preparatory School, Dulwich Prep London and Dulwich College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8RH is West Dulwich in TfL zone 3, about 382 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8RH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 8RH 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).