Postcode insights

SE27 0PS

Knight's Hill

Lambeth

England / London / Lambeth / West Norwood West & Streatham East / Knight's Hill / SE27 0PS

Overview

Postcode SE27 0PS 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £62,700 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

12.8%

Connectivity

6/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

West Norwood West & Streatham East has a moderate 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 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

7/10

The average income of residents in West Norwood West & Streatham East is £62,700 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from SE27 0PS.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood West & Streatham East near SE27 0PS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	3	West Norwood	Southern
0.5 mi	3	Tulse Hill	Southern, Thameslink
0.9 mi	3	West Dulwich	Southeastern, Thameslink

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Hillside Gardens Park	Small
0.1 mi	West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds	Small
0.5 mi	Valley Road playing fields	Small

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,770,000.

By property type (last year):

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£1,300,000	£871,000	£995,000	£1,315,000	£1,679,000
Flats	102	£391,500	£238,600	£336,913	£508,750	£614,800
Semi-Detached	15	£700,000	£520,800	£610,000	£878,500	£1,228,500
Terraced	37	£650,000	£485,000	£565,000	£810,000	£1,070,000

10 years price trend in Knight's Hill

Schools

In the SE27 0PS postcode area, located within West Norwood West & Streatham East, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Primary	Julian's School	Foundation school	Good
0.4 mi	Primary	Hitherfield Primary School	Community school	Good
0.4 mi	Secondary	The Elmgreen School	Academy converter	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	West Norwood Post Office	12 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HX
0.2 mi	Afghan Stores	6 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HY
0.2 mi	Sainsbury's Local	Chestnut Road, Lambeth, SE27 9AA
0.2 mi	P.S. News	44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD
0.2 mi	Convenience Stop	54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail