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SE27 0HU

Cotswold Street

Knight's Hill

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Overview

Postcode SE27 0HU 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tivoli Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,291 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

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% 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 55 ft away from SE27 0HU.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE27 0HU 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 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0HU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.6 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 0HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park
0.1 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds
0.1 miPeregrine ParkSmallWalking directions to Peregrine Park

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
5,923.4 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
121
27.94%
Other White
95
21.94%
African
54
12.47%
Other
36
8.31%
Caribbean
25
5.77%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
51.9%
No qualifications
49
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.04%
Level 3 (A level)
29
8.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
119
60.41%
Owns with a mortgage
34
17.26%
Social rents from council
19
9.64%
Other social rented
12
6.09%
Owns outright
8
4.06%
Total households: 197

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 0HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0HU
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
19 Sept 20254, Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NSTerracedFreehold£1,060,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 6, 66, Knights Hill, London, SE27 0JDFlatsLeasehold£402,500
26 Mar 2025Flat 5, 66, Knights Hill, London, SE27 0JDFlatsLeasehold£402,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 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 0HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miConvenience Stop54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Convenience Stop
0 miARV One Stop44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to ARV One Stop
0 miSushi Handroll60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Sushi Handroll
0.1 miWolfington Newsagents1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFWalking directions to Wolfington Newsagents
0.1 miGM4 Convenience Store94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to GM4 Convenience Store

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 0HU, 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 Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0HU

Is SE27 0HU (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 0HU 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 0HU?

The median sale price around SE27 0HU in West Norwood 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 0HU?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0HU, 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 0HU?

The closest station to SE27 0HU is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 46 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0HU?

SE27 0HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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