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SE27 9BJ

Bon Marche Mews

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9BJ

Overview

Postcode SE27 9BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Gipsy Hill area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Gipsy Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Gipsy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from SE27 9BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Gipsy Hill near SE27 9BJ 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 Gipsy Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.1 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow
0.3 miBecondale Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Becondale Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
12,732.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.86(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.29(-28%)
Other theft
10.93(-4%)
Vehicle crime
9(-4%)
Public order
7.72(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
44.47%
Other White
59
13.88%
Caribbean
37
8.71%
African
26
6.12%
Other Black
21
4.94%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
192
58.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.59%
Level 3 (A level)
36
10.98%
No qualifications
30
9.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
5.18%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
45.9%
Owns with a mortgage
60
32.79%
Owns outright
20
10.93%
Social rents from council
9
4.92%
Other social rented
6
3.28%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Gipsy Hill

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£657
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£389K – £675K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £257,500 up to £1,425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gipsy Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£1,345,000£719
Terraced33£675,000£686
Flats59£420,000£622

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gipsy Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£421,000£1,362,500£627,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£622£673£689
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gipsy Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 20253, Bon Marche Mews, London, SE27 9BJTerracedFreehold£830,000
04 Jun 2025Flat 3, 209, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYFlatsLeasehold£625,000
14 Apr 2025195, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYTerracedFreehold£460,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 6, 209, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYFlatsLeasehold£575,000
04 Mar 2025233, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the SE27 9BJ postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryKingsdale Foundation SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNurseryDulwich Wood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWelcome HomeGipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Welcome Home
0 miSondlys242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Sondlys
0 miCostcutter248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miBudgens207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYWalking directions to Budgens
0.2 miHM Newsmarket136 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1PWWalking directions to HM Newsmarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE27 9BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chloe Hawryluk

Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Pete Elliott

Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardGipsy HillE05014103
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gipsy HillE02000650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 033CE01003067
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2014-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9BJ

Is SE27 9BJ (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE27 9BJ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE27 9BJ?

The median sale price around SE27 9BJ in Gipsy Hill is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9BJ?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 9BJ, including Kingswood Primary School (Good), Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding) and Dulwich Wood Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9BJ?

The closest station to SE27 9BJ is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 371 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9BJ?

SE27 9BJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,979 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 9BJ (Gipsy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 9BJ 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).