Postcode SE27 0QU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tivoli Park.
West Norwood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from SE27 0QU.
West Norwood South near SE27 0QU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 1 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 1 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tivoli Park | Small | Walking directions to Tivoli Park |
| 0.5 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | Peregrine Park | Small | Walking directions to Peregrine Park |
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 0QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 8, Bewlys Road, London, SE27 0LA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £831,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 24, Roxburgh Road, London, SE27 0LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,025,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 38, Roxburgh Road, London, SE27 0LD | Other | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 42, Darlington Road, London, SE27 0UD | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 3, 41, Darlington Road, London, SE27 0UD | Flats | Leasehold | £196,000 |
In the SE27 0QU postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Knights Hill Supermarket | Edge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QS | Walking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Maxxi Food Centre | Lambeth, SE27 0QT | Walking directions to Maxxi Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 4 Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Crown Point Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW16 3JG | Walking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Crown Food & Wine | Lambeth, SE27 0EW | Walking directions to Crown Food & Wine |
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 0QU, 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 0QU records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SE27 0QU in West Norwood South 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 0QU, including Crown Lane Primary School (Good), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Silburn Reid. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 0QU is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 703 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 0QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,936 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 0QU 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.