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SE27 0JF

Wolfington Road

Knight's Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 0JF

Overview

Postcode SE27 0JF is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill area 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 median sale price in Knight's Hill is £550,000 (around £612 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £750,000. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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
46.1%
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 8,291 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

46.1%

Approximately 46.1% 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 road, approximately 179 ft away from SE27 0JF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE27 0JF 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0JF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.6 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 0JF
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
234
Population density
11,470.6 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
84
36.21%
Caribbean
48
20.69%
African
29
12.5%
Other Black
21
9.05%
Other White
20
8.62%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
47.64%
No qualifications
29
15.18%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.9%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
29
28.43%
Owns with a mortgage
25
24.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
19.61%
Other social rented
18
17.65%
Owns outright
8
7.84%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price: £550,000
Price per sq ft: £612
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £750K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £612 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,345,500.

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-Detached25£862,500£668
Terraced46£700,000£643
Flats79£365,000£581

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£375,000£845,000£702,500
2026£950,000£380,000£912,500£700,000
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£552£695£631
2026£513£585£669£648
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 0JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20267B, Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFFlatsLeasehold£395,000
12 Jan 2026Ground Floor Flat, 17, Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFFlatsLeasehold£585,000
02 Oct 202529, Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,250,000
24 Jul 202513, Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,200,000
27 Feb 202656C, Knights Hill, London, SE27 0JDFlatsLeasehold£139,500

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SE27 0JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryJulian's SchoolFoundation school
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryCrown Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE27 0JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.1 miConvenience Stop54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Convenience Stop
0.1 miGM4 Convenience Store94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to GM4 Convenience Store
0.1 miReva Food & Wine98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to Reva Food & Wine

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 0JF, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0JF

Is SE27 0JF (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 0JF 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE27 0JF?

The median sale price around SE27 0JF in Knight's Hill is £550,000 (about £612 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 0JF?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0JF, including Julian's School (Good), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Crown Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SE27 0JF?

The closest station to SE27 0JF is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 157 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0JF?

SE27 0JF 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 0JF (West Norwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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