Postcode SE27 9AS 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 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 Gipsy Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,351 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.3% 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 144 ft away from SE27 9AS.
West Norwood South near SE27 9AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Upper Norwood Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Upper Norwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Tivoli Park | Small | Walking directions to Tivoli 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 9AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | Flat 4, 105, Crown Dale, London, SE19 3NY | Flats | Leasehold | £276,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 89, Crown Dale, London, SE19 3NY | Terraced | Freehold | £580,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 40, Elderwood Place, London, SE27 0HL | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 38, Elderwood Place, London, SE27 0HL | Terraced | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 40, Elder Road, London, SE27 9ND | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the SE27 9AS postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crown Food & Wine | Lambeth, SE27 0EW | Walking directions to Crown Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Maxxi Food Centre | Lambeth, SE27 0QT | Walking directions to Maxxi Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Knights Hill Supermarket | Edge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QS | Walking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Best One Food & Wine | 12 Crown Parade, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3NG | Walking directions to Best One Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
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 9AS, 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 9AS records about 82 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 9AS 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 9AS, including The Norwood School (Good), St Joseph's RC Infant School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 9AS is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,017 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9AS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,351 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 9AS 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.