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SE27 0PA

Canterbury Grove

Knight's Hill

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Overview

Postcode SE27 0PA 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 very low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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 0PA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 0PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.5 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 0PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUnigate WoodSmallWalking directions to Unigate Wood
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.2 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
13,221.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.68(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.79(-71%)
Vehicle crime
7.79(-17%)
Other theft
5.19(-55%)
Drugs
2.6(-58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
32.61%
Other White
58
18.01%
African
50
15.53%
Other
27
8.39%
Caribbean
22
6.83%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
51.2%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.6%
No qualifications
33
13.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
7.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
40.37%
Owns outright
26
23.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.27%
Social rents from council
13
11.93%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

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 0PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202660A, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0PAFlatsLeasehold£586,000
06 Mar 202660A, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0PAFlatsLeasehold£586,000
01 Aug 2025128, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0PASemi-DetachedFreehold£1,346,753
04 Jul 202562, Canterbury Grove, London, SE27 0PATerracedFreehold£1,190,000
07 Apr 202652, Egremont Road, London, SE27 0BHTerracedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the SE27 0PA postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 0PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryJulian's SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHitherfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughDunraven SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 0PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgens120 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2RWWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miWolfington Newsagents1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JFWalking directions to Wolfington Newsagents
0.3 miARV One Stop44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to ARV One Stop
0.3 miWest Norwood Post Office12 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HXWalking directions to West Norwood Post Office
0.3 miConvenience Stop54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Convenience Stop

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 0PA, 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 030AE01003083
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 0PA

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

The area around SE27 0PA records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 0PA?

The median sale price around SE27 0PA 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 0PA?

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

What is the nearest station to SE27 0PA?

The closest station to SE27 0PA is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 494 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 0PA?

SE27 0PA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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