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SE27 9EB

Lancaster Avenue

West Dulwich

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Overview

Postcode SE27 9EB is located in a major urban area, within the West Dulwich ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belair Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

West Norwood East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Norwood East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from SE27 9EB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9EB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.4 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 9EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBelair ParkLargeWalking directions to Belair Park
0.4 miSt Luke's Memorial GardenSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden
0.5 miVale Street MUGASmallWalking directions to Vale Street MUGA

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
10,078.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
26.14(+179%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.05(-37%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.77(-52%)
Other theft
10.8(-6%)
Burglary
7.95(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
65.18%
Other White
44
11.52%
Indian
14
3.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
2.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.62%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
73.58%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
6.35%
No qualifications
15
5.02%
Apprenticeship
6
2.01%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
41.18%
Owns outright
51
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.76%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Social rents from council
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in West Dulwich

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£728
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £892K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,700,000£821
Terraced39£890,000£784
Flats72£427,500£682

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dulwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,625,000£440,000£1,170,000£812,500
2017£432,500£1,142,500£835,000
2018£1,507,500£434,000£1,075,000£815,500
2019£402,500£1,131,500£786,000
2020£2,250,000£440,000£1,500,000£790,000
2021£1,657,500£475,000£1,296,000£837,500
2022£1,875,000£447,500£1,379,000£835,000
2023£1,610,500£475,000£1,375,000£875,000
2024£1,800,000£456,000£1,532,525£955,000
2025£450,000£1,790,000£887,500
2026£401,250£1,100,000£850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£428£657£727£661
2017£697£611£691
2018£739£674£689£630
2019£619£652£652
2020£592£682£716£662
2021£706£628£684£708
2022£719£700£740£741
2023£865£652£751£743
2024£721£677£810£714
2025£697£813£764
2026£614£814£791
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dulwich in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025First And Second Floor Flat, 76, Lancaster Avenue, London, SE27 9EBFlatsLeasehold£446,000
15 Aug 202578, Lancaster Avenue, London, SE27 9EBTerracedFreehold£1,200,127
07 Jul 20255, Lavengro Road, London, SE27 9EQTerracedFreehold£1,252,017
15 Aug 202512, Tulsemere Road, London, SE27 9EJTerracedFreehold£1,100,000
05 Jun 202568, Tulsemere Road, London, SE27 9EJTerracedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SE27 9EB postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableRosemead Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryThe Elmgreen SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableOakfield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNorwood Mini Market276 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to Norwood Mini Market
0.3 miNews Booze & Food256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJWalking directions to News Booze & Food
0.3 miG7 Superstore505 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9DLWalking directions to G7 Superstore
0.3 miThe Tinder Box Foord & Wine4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BWWalking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine
0.3 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 9EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Cavanagh

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Palmer

West Dulwich - 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
WardWest DulwichE05014119
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028EE01003167
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9EB

Is SE27 9EB (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 9EB records about 78 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 9EB?

The median sale price around SE27 9EB in West Norwood East is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9EB?

There are 19 schools close to SE27 9EB, including Rosemead Preparatory School, The Elmgreen School (Good) and Oakfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9EB?

The closest station to SE27 9EB is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 465 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9EB?

SE27 9EB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 9EB (West Norwood East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 9EB is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judith Cavanagh (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Palmer (Green Party).

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