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SE27 0HN

Knight's Hill

Lambeth

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Overview

Postcode SE27 0HN 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 West & Streatham East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tivoli Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.6%

Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £78,076 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SE27 0HN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0HN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.7 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.9 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 0HN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park
0.2 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds
0.2 miPeregrine ParkSmallWalking directions to Peregrine Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
8,148.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
38.49(+43%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.92(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.97(+5%)
Other theft
5.31(-54%)
Vehicle crime
5.31(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
54.98%
Other White
38
12.22%
Caribbean
21
6.75%
African
17
5.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
4.82%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
61.87%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.23%
No qualifications
20
7.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
6.23%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
31.85%
Owns outright
30
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.26%
Shared ownership
13
9.63%
Other social rented
12
8.89%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£603
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£344K – £714K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £603 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
Terraced46£702,500£646
Flats84£362,500£570

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£377,500£847,500£702,500
2026£950,000£360,000£1,079,000£662,500
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£680£631
2026£513£589£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 0HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 2025Flat 6, 43, Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HSFlatsLeasehold£292,500
17 Apr 2025The Great North Wood, Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HSFlatsLeasehold£1,950,000
11 Mar 2026Flat 1, 56, Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 1, 56, Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NRFlatsLeasehold£120,000
15 Dec 202546, Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NRFlatsLeasehold£775,000

Schools

In the SE27 0HN postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGM4 Convenience Store94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to GM4 Convenience Store
0 miReva Food & Wine98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to Reva Food & Wine
0.1 miAA Plus Food & Wine100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine
0.1 miWolfington Newsagents1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFWalking directions to Wolfington Newsagents
0.1 miSushi Handroll60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Sushi Handroll

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 0HN, 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 West & Streatham EastE02000647
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 030BE01003084
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0HN

Is SE27 0HN (West Norwood West & Streatham East) safe?

The area around SE27 0HN records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE27 0HN?

The median sale price around SE27 0HN in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £525,000 (about £603 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 0HN?

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

What is the nearest station to SE27 0HN?

The closest station to SE27 0HN is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 169 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0HN?

SE27 0HN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,921 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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