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SE27 9BY

Maley Avenue

St Martin's

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Detailed insights for SE27 9BY

Overview

Postcode SE27 9BY is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from SE27 9BY.

Flood risk

No risk

West Dulwich near SE27 9BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9BY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.5 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.5 miSt Luke's Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
8,314.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.93(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.47(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.46(-10%)
Shoplifting
8.46(-15%)
Burglary
7.12(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
109
36.21%
Other White
51
16.94%
Caribbean
33
10.96%
Other
17
5.65%
African
15
4.98%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
55.64%
No qualifications
41
15.41%
Level 3 (A level)
29
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.02%
Apprenticeship
14
5.26%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
49.66%
Owns with a mortgage
32
21.48%
Other social rented
16
10.74%
Owns outright
15
10.07%
Shared ownership
7
4.7%
Total households: 149

Property prices in St Martin's

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£624
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £650K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Martin's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,970,000£560
Semi-Detached8£1,442,500£640
Terraced17£620,000£640
Flats55£435,000£623

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Martin's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,250£1,170,000£480,000
2017£405,000£1,212,500£750,000
2018£392,500£705,000£482,000
2019£400,000£1,100,000£612,000
2020£427,500£1,240,000£1,010,000
2021£420,000£1,067,500£613,000
2022£407,000£865,000£910,000
2023£425,000£1,100,000£835,000
2024£385,000£1,250,000£813,250
2025£420,000£1,450,000£661,000
2026£437,500£1,004,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£618£574
2017£597£652£567
2018£655£536£538
2019£616£435£535
2020£622£569£540
2021£596£617£547
2022£643£679£590
2023£653£638£647
2024£647£634£568
2025£628£595£646
2026£690£834£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Martin's in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Aug 202536A, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JAFlatsLeasehold£512,500
14 Mar 2025Apartment B, 32, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8JAFlatsLeasehold£552,175
29 May 202614A, Avenue Park Road, London, SE27 9BTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£573,000
21 Mar 2025Basement Flat, 9, Avenue Park Road, London, SE27 9BTFlatsLeasehold£448,000
13 Feb 202621A, Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9BXFlatsLeasehold£430,000

Schools

In the SE27 9BY postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableOakfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Tinder Box Foord & Wine4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BWWalking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBrazilian Centre184 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Brazilian Centre
0.1 miAR Norwood Food & Wine182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine
0.1 miG7 Speed200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to G7 Speed

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 9BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgina Kate Berriman

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Darryl Isaacs

St Martin's - 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
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West DulwichE02000642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 025AE01003164
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9BY

Is SE27 9BY (West Dulwich) safe?

The area around SE27 9BY records about 76 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE27 9BY?

The median sale price around SE27 9BY in West Dulwich is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9BY?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 9BY, including The Elmgreen School (Good), Rosemead Preparatory School and Oakfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9BY?

The closest station to SE27 9BY is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 115 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9BY?

SE27 9BY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,139 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 9BY (West Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 9BY is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).