Postcode SE27 0BB is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,655 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 44 ft away from SE27 0BB.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SE27 0BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.1 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.2 mi | Peregrine Park | Small | Walking directions to Peregrine Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,346,753.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £860,000 | £666 |
| Terraced | 45 | £700,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 78 | £366,625 | £568 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,295,000 | £362,350 | £742,500 | £570,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £366,500 | £783,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £367,500 | £720,000 | £642,500 |
| 2019 | £1,305,000 | £410,000 | £735,000 | £590,000 |
| 2020 | £797,500 | £395,000 | £795,000 | £565,000 |
| 2021 | £797,500 | £448,000 | £830,000 | £662,500 |
| 2022 | £801,100 | £400,000 | £840,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £381,000 | £767,500 | £722,500 |
| 2025 | £1,025,000 | £376,250 | £850,000 | £705,000 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £393,250 | £1,079,000 | £630,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £640 | £573 | £577 | £532 |
| 2017 | £659 | £568 | £577 | £565 |
| 2018 | £593 | £546 | £591 | £574 |
| 2019 | £590 | £558 | £526 | £582 |
| 2020 | £506 | £549 | £620 | £601 |
| 2021 | £656 | £581 | £634 | £608 |
| 2022 | £726 | £579 | £642 | £628 |
| 2023 | £380 | £590 | £571 | £628 |
| 2024 | £690 | £595 | £572 | £616 |
| 2025 | £680 | £556 | £666 | £628 |
| 2026 | £513 | £595 | £636 | £646 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat B, 17, Lansdowne Hill, London, SE27 0LP | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 14, Lloyd Court, York Hill, London, SE27 0BX | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 8, Mount Villas, London, SE27 0NU | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 47, Lansdowne Hill, London, SE27 0LS | Terraced | Freehold | £780,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1 - 2, Waylett Place, London, SE27 9AE | Other | Freehold | £706,500 |
In the SE27 0BB postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 0BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 348-352 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Harts Food & Wine | 340 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AF | Walking directions to Harts Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | MN Norwood Halal Butchers and Grocers | 332 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AF | Walking directions to MN Norwood Halal Butchers and Grocers |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Lambeth, SE27 0LL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | G7 Superstore | 505 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DL | Walking directions to G7 Superstore |
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.
Elected local representatives for SE27 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Fraser
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Schulkind
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Wilcock
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE27 0BB records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE27 0BB in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 0BB, including Julian's School (Good), The Elmgreen School (Good) and Rosemead Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 0BB is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 347 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 0BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,655 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 SE27 0BB is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Ann Fraser (Green Party), Lisa Schulkind (Green Party) and Matt Wilcock (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.