Postcode SE27 9BD is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The median sale price in Gipsy Hill is £518,250 (around £634 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £383,500 and £705,000. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE27 9BD.
West Norwood South near SE27 9BD 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £518,250 (about £634 per square foot) in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,325,000 | £719 |
| Terraced | 35 | £690,000 | £682 |
| Flats | 60 | £402,500 | £611 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £374,000 | £467,000 | £505,000 |
| 2017 | £403,625 | £475,000 | £548,500 |
| 2018 | £410,000 | £755,000 | £590,000 |
| 2019 | £371,500 | £729,250 | £573,500 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £540,000 | £625,000 |
| 2021 | £387,500 | £794,000 | £640,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £842,500 | £582,500 |
| 2023 | £396,000 | £772,500 | £680,000 |
| 2024 | £417,000 | £1,050,000 | £734,000 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £790,000 | £697,500 |
| 2026 | £399,121 | £1,345,000 | £690,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £595 | £561 | £554 |
| 2017 | £603 | £618 | £575 |
| 2018 | £581 | £565 | £590 |
| 2019 | £567 | £568 | £555 |
| 2020 | £593 | £614 | £608 |
| 2021 | £600 | £585 | £599 |
| 2022 | £625 | £648 | £640 |
| 2023 | £635 | £687 | £697 |
| 2024 | £628 | £664 | £653 |
| 2025 | £626 | £775 | £662 |
| 2026 | £611 | £680 | £682 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 16, Durban Road, London, SE27 9RP | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 36A, Durban Road, London, SE27 9RP | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 43, Durban Road, London, SE27 9RW | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 85B, Durban Road, London, SE27 9RW | Flats | Leasehold | £421,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Violette Szabo House, Vincennes Estate, London, SE27 9RU | Flats | Leasehold | £329,100 |
In the SE27 9BD postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Elm Wood School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Elm Wood School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kingswood Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2024. | |
Kingswood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Oct 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
St Luke's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE27 9BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 1-5 Croxted Road, London, SE21 8SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE27 9BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chloe Hawryluk
Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Pete Elliott
Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE27 9BD records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE27 9BD in Gipsy Hill is £518,250 (about £634 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 9BD, including Elm Wood School (Good), Kingswood Primary School (Good) and St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE27 9BD is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 652 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,997 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 9BD is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chloe Hawryluk (Green Party) and Pete Elliott (Green Party).