Postcode SE27 9DH is located in a major urban area, within the Gipsy Hill ward 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 nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 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 the United Kingdom, 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 9DH.
West Norwood South near SE27 9DH 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,345,000 | £719 |
| Terraced | 33 | £675,000 | £686 |
| Flats | 59 | £420,000 | £622 |
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 | £421,000 | £1,362,500 | £627,000 |
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 | £622 | £673 | £689 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9DH.
| 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 Mar 2025 | 66A, Durban Road, London, SE27 9RP | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Flat 10, Violette Szabo House, Vincennes Estate, London, SE27 9RU | Flats | Leasehold | £329,100 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 19, Violette Szabo House, Vincennes Estate, London, SE27 9RU | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 |
In the SE27 9DH postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Cook | 80 Park Hall Road, London, SE21 8BW | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 9DH, 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 9DH 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE27 9DH in West Norwood South is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 9DH, including Elm Wood School (Good), Kingswood Primary School (Good) and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 9DH is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 677 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9DH 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 9DH 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).