Postcode SE27 0DU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Streatham Common.
West Norwood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from SE27 0DU.
West Norwood South near SE27 0DU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Streatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Streatham Common | Large | Walking directions to Streatham Common |
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Grove | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Grove |
| 0.4 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
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 0DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2025 | 6, Crown Lane Gardens, London, SW16 3HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 6, Crown Lane Gardens, London, SW16 3HZ | Other | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 15, Fern Lodge, Crown Lane, London, SW16 3HY | Flats | Leasehold | £239,010 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 9, Lakeview Road, London, SE27 0QH | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 95, Lakeview Road, London, SE27 0QH | Flats | Leasehold | £427,000 |
In the SE27 0DU postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 0DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 411 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Knights Hill Supermarket | Edge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QS | Walking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Crown Point Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Neela Stores | 413 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HB | Walking directions to Neela Stores |
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 0DU, 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 0DU records about 70 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE27 0DU in West Norwood South 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 0DU, including Crown Lane Primary School (Good), Silburn Reid and St Joseph's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 0DU is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 967 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 0DU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,600 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 0DU 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.