Postcode SE27 9JU is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 West Norwood, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds.
West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.2% 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.
The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from SE27 9JU.
West Norwood East near SE27 9JU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.2 mi | Peregrine Park | Small | Walking directions to Peregrine Park |
| 0.1 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £604 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,346,753.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £860,000 | £666 |
| Terraced | 47 | £700,000 | £644 |
| Flats | 85 | £365,000 | £573 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,295,000 | £362,350 | £742,500 | £570,000 |
| 2017 | £787,500 | £366,500 | £783,000 | £680,000 |
| 2018 | £700,000 | £367,500 | £720,000 | £642,500 |
| 2019 | £1,305,000 | £410,000 | £735,000 | £590,000 |
| 2020 | £797,500 | £395,000 | £795,000 | £565,000 |
| 2021 | £797,500 | £448,000 | £830,000 | £662,500 |
| 2022 | £801,100 | £400,000 | £840,000 | £675,000 |
| 2023 | £700,000 | £390,000 | £775,000 | £730,000 |
| 2024 | £1,300,000 | £381,000 | £767,500 | £722,500 |
| 2025 | £1,025,000 | £377,500 | £847,500 | £702,500 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £360,000 | £1,079,000 | £662,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £640 | £573 | £577 | £532 |
| 2017 | £659 | £568 | £577 | £565 |
| 2018 | £593 | £546 | £591 | £574 |
| 2019 | £590 | £558 | £526 | £582 |
| 2020 | £506 | £549 | £620 | £601 |
| 2021 | £656 | £581 | £634 | £608 |
| 2022 | £726 | £579 | £642 | £628 |
| 2023 | £380 | £590 | £571 | £628 |
| 2024 | £690 | £595 | £572 | £616 |
| 2025 | £680 | £556 | £680 | £631 |
| 2026 | £513 | £589 | £636 | £646 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9JU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 31, Dunbar Street, London, SE27 9JY | Terraced | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 30, Dunbar Street, London, SE27 9JY | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Bethel Hall, Dunbar Street, London, SE27 9JY | Other | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 68, Dunelm Grove, London, SE27 9JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 4, Norwood High Street, London, SE27 9NS | Terraced | Freehold | £1,060,000 |
In the SE27 9JU postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | ARV One Stop | 44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to ARV One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | West Norwood Post Office | 12 Knights Hill, London, SE27 0HX | Walking directions to West Norwood Post Office |
| 0.1 mi | Convenience Stop | 54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to Convenience Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Afghan Stores | 6 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HY | Walking directions to Afghan Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Sushi Handroll | 60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to Sushi Handroll |
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 9JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Ann Fraser
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Schulkind
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Wilcock
Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE27 9JU records about 72 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE27 9JU in West Norwood East is £525,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 9JU, including Julian's School (Good), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Elm Wood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 9JU is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 139 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,861 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 9JU is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elizabeth Ann Fraser (Green Party), Lisa Schulkind (Green Party) and Matt Wilcock (Green Party).