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SE27 0NU

Mount Villas

Knight's Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 0NU

Overview

Postcode SE27 0NU is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.7%

Approximately 31.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from SE27 0NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SE27 0NU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.4 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 0NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens 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
442
Population density
14,304.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.42(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.66(-38%)
Other theft
8.92(-22%)
Public order
7.73(+14%)
Drugs
6.54(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
38.37%
Caribbean
67
15.12%
Other White
48
10.84%
African
43
9.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
7.9%
Total population: 443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
181
54.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.39%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.39%
No qualifications
35
10.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
3.93%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
30.65%
Other social rented
47
25.27%
Owns with a mortgage
42
22.58%
Owns outright
22
11.83%
Social rents from council
12
6.45%
Total households: 186

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£604
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £710K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £604 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
Terraced47£700,000£644
Flats85£365,000£573

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 0NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 20258, Mount Villas, London, SE27 0NUTerracedFreehold£565,000
10 Jun 202647, Lansdowne Hill, London, SE27 0LSTerracedFreehold£780,000
18 Dec 202520, Waldeck Grove, London, SE27 0BETerracedFreehold£872,500
01 Dec 202534, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0NYTerracedFreehold£795,000
10 Dec 202558, Lansdowne Hill, London, SE27 0BDTerracedFreehold£810,000

Schools

In the SE27 0NU postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 0NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJulian's SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHitherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local364-366 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miIceland348-352 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAfghan Stores6 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HYWalking directions to Afghan Stores
0.2 miHarts Food & Wine340 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AFWalking directions to Harts Food & Wine
0.2 miWest Norwood Post Office12 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HXWalking directions to West Norwood Post Office

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 0NU, 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)Leigham Vale & Royal CircusE02000644
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 027BE01003080
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0NU

Is SE27 0NU (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) safe?

The area around SE27 0NU records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near SE27 0NU?

The median sale price around SE27 0NU in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £525,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 0NU?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 0NU, including Julian's School (Good), The Elmgreen School (Good) and Hitherfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 0NU?

The closest station to SE27 0NU is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 335 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0NU?

SE27 0NU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 0NU (Leigham Vale & Royal Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

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