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SE27 0DF

Devane Way

Knight's Hill

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Overview

Postcode SE27 0DF is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 West Norwood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
48.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Norwood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.7%

Approximately 48.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 50 ft away from SE27 0DF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.5 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 0DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds
0 miPeregrine ParkSmallWalking directions to Peregrine Park
0.1 miSt Luke's Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
9,164 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.85(+48%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.77(+25%)
Vehicle crime
11.85(+26%)
Other theft
11.85(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(+42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
33.8%
Caribbean
51
17.96%
Other White
36
12.68%
African
24
8.45%
Other Black
24
8.45%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
43.89%
No qualifications
38
17.19%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
46.9%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.04%
Owns outright
13
11.5%
Other social rented
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£605
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£357K – £712K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knight's Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£987,500£597
Semi-Detached19£860,000£666
Terraced45£700,000£648
Flats78£366,625£568

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knight's Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knight's Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Aug 202539, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0NXTerracedFreehold£870,000
24 Jul 202545A, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0NXTerracedFreehold£790,000
16 Jun 2025Flat A, 33, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0NXFlatsLeasehold£440,000
24 Oct 2025Basement Flat, 9, Bloom Grove, London, SE27 0HZFlatsLeasehold£250,000
23 Sept 202513A, Bloom Grove, London, SE27 0HZFlatsLeasehold£199,813

Schools

In the SE27 0DF postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 0DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJulian's SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWest Norwood Post Office12 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HXWalking directions to West Norwood Post Office
0.1 miAfghan Stores6 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HYWalking directions to Afghan Stores
0.1 miARV One Stop44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to ARV One Stop
0.1 miConvenience Stop54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Convenience Stop
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLambeth, SE27 0LLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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

Local councillors

Elizabeth Ann Fraser

Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Lisa Schulkind

Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Matt Wilcock

Knight's Hill - 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
WardKnight's HillE05014106
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028CE01003081
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0DF

Is SE27 0DF (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 0DF records about 103 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE27 0DF?

The median sale price around SE27 0DF in West Norwood East is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 0DF?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0DF, including Julian's School (Good), The Elmgreen School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 0DF?

The closest station to SE27 0DF is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 186 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0DF?

SE27 0DF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 0DF 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).

Data Sources

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.