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SE27 0LQ

Cheviot Road

Knight's Hill

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Overview

Postcode SE27 0LQ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,595 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE27 0LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.9 mi

3

Streatham

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Streatham
0.9 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 0LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.5 miThe RookerySmallWalking directions to The Rookery
0.4 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
11,136.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.54(-9%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.52(-37%)
Vehicle crime
13.94(+49%)
Public order
5.02(-26%)
Other theft
4.46(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
54.95%
Other White
41
13.99%
Caribbean
20
6.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
6.14%
Other
16
5.46%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
63.83%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.64%
No qualifications
17
7.23%
Other
7
2.98%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
44.25%
Owns outright
36
31.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
13.27%
Other social rented
6
5.31%
Social rents from council
4
3.54%
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 0LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 2025134, Cheviot Road, London, SE27 0LQTerracedFreehold£705,000
15 Dec 202580, Lamberhurst Road, London, SE27 0SESemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
15 Aug 202558, Lamberhurst Road, London, SE27 0SEDetachedFreehold£1,025,000
06 May 20258, Lamberhurst Road, London, SE27 0SETerracedFreehold£940,000
19 Jan 2026137, Casewick Road, London, SE27 0TATerracedFreehold£940,000

Schools

In the SE27 0LQ postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 0LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrown Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableSilburn ReidMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryBishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express4 Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miKnights Hill SupermarketEdge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QSWalking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket
0.4 miCrown Point Food & WineLambeth, SW16 3JGWalking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine
0.4 miAA Plus Food & Wine100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine
0.4 miReva Food & Wine98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to Reva Food & Wine

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 0LQ, 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 030CE01003085
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0LQ

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

The area around SE27 0LQ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 0LQ?

The median sale price around SE27 0LQ in West Norwood West & Streatham 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 0LQ?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0LQ, including Crown Lane Primary School (Good), Silburn Reid and Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 0LQ?

The closest station to SE27 0LQ is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 774 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0LQ?

SE27 0LQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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