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SE27 0AQ

Penrith Place

St Martin's

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Detailed insights for SE27 0AQ

Overview

Postcode SE27 0AQ is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.2%

Approximately 33.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from SE27 0AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE27 0AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.4 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.7 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 0AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds
0.4 miPeregrine ParkSmallWalking directions to Peregrine Park

Area Profile

Population
565
Population density
21,526.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.5(-1%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.11(-16%)
Shoplifting
24.55(+146%)
Vehicle crime
8.96(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
27.46%
African
88
15.49%
Other White
79
13.91%
Caribbean
67
11.8%
Other
45
7.92%
Total population: 568

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
201
47.63%
No qualifications
64
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
10.66%
Level 3 (A level)
43
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 422

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
87
36.1%
Other social rented
76
31.54%
Owns with a mortgage
36
14.94%
Shared ownership
25
10.37%
Owns outright
11
4.56%
Total households: 241

Property prices in St Martin's

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£624
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £650K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Martin's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,970,000£560
Semi-Detached8£1,442,500£640
Terraced17£620,000£640
Flats55£435,000£623

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Martin's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,250£1,170,000£480,000
2017£405,000£1,212,500£750,000
2018£392,500£705,000£482,000
2019£400,000£1,100,000£612,000
2020£427,500£1,240,000£1,010,000
2021£420,000£1,067,500£613,000
2022£407,000£865,000£910,000
2023£425,000£1,100,000£835,000
2024£385,000£1,250,000£813,250
2025£420,000£1,450,000£661,000
2026£437,500£1,004,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£618£574
2017£597£652£567
2018£655£536£538
2019£616£435£535
2020£622£569£540
2021£596£617£547
2022£643£679£590
2023£653£638£647
2024£647£634£568
2025£628£595£646
2026£690£834£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Martin's in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 20252C, Harpenden Road, London, SE27 0AEFlatsLeasehold£285,000
14 Aug 202530A, Harpenden Road, London, SE27 0AEFlatsLeasehold£280,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 50, Orford Court, Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9DBFlatsLeasehold£325,000
23 Jun 20253, Harpenden Road, London, SE27 0AGTerracedFreehold£775,000
15 May 2026Flat 1, 8, Ulverstone Road, London, SE27 0AJFlatsLeasehold£520,000

Schools

In the SE27 0AQ postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 0AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHitherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 0AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNews Booze & Food256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to News Booze & Food
0.1 miG7 Speed200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to G7 Speed
0.1 miNorwood Mini Market276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to Norwood Mini Market
0.1 miBrazilian Centre184 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Brazilian Centre
0.1 miAR Norwood Food & Wine182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine

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 SE27 0AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgina Kate Berriman

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Darryl Isaacs

St Martin's - 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
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028DE01003166
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0AQ

Is SE27 0AQ (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 0AQ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 SE27 0AQ?

The median sale price around SE27 0AQ in West Norwood East is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 0AQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0AQ, including The Elmgreen School (Good), Rosemead Preparatory School and Hitherfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 0AQ?

The closest station to SE27 0AQ is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 243 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0AQ?

SE27 0AQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 0AQ (West Norwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 0AQ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).