Postcode SE27 0PL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Unigate Wood.
West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.7% 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.
The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE27 0PL.
West Norwood East near SE27 0PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Unigate Wood | Small | Walking directions to Unigate Wood |
| 0.1 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Road playing fields | Small | Walking directions to Valley Road playing fields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £860,000 | £666 |
| Terraced | 45 | £700,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 78 | £366,625 | £568 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 0PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | 31, Hainthorpe Road, London, SE27 0PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £860,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 31A, Selsdon Road, London, SE27 0PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 27A, Selsdon Road, London, SE27 0PQ | Other | Leasehold | £368,250 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 27A, Selsdon Road, London, SE27 0PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £368,250 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 27C, Selsdon Road, London, SE27 0PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £517,500 |
In the SE27 0PL postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 0PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wolfington Newsagents | 1A Wolfington Road, London, SE27 0JF | Walking directions to Wolfington Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Sushi Handroll | 60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to Sushi Handroll |
| 0.2 mi | Convenience Stop | 54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to Convenience Stop |
| 0.2 mi | ARV One Stop | 44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to ARV One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | GM4 Convenience Store | 94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to GM4 Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE27 0PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Fraser
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Schulkind
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Wilcock
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE27 0PL 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.
The median sale price around SE27 0PL in West Norwood East is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 0PL, including Julian's School (Good), Hitherfield Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 0PL is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 311 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 0PL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,157 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 0PL 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).
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.