Postcode SE27 9NB is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The median sale price in Knight's Hill is £550,000 (around £612 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £750,000. The nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 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 12,103 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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 9NB.
West Norwood South near SE27 9NB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tivoli Park | Small | Walking directions to Tivoli Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £612 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,345,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £987,500 | £597 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £862,500 | £668 |
| Terraced | 46 | £700,000 | £643 |
| Flats | 79 | £365,000 | £581 |
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 | £375,000 | £845,000 | £702,500 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £380,000 | £912,500 | £700,000 |
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 | £552 | £695 | £631 |
| 2026 | £513 | £585 | £669 | £648 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9NB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 85, Elder Road, London, SE27 9NB | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 52, Elder Road, London, SE27 9ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 40, Elder Road, London, SE27 9ND | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 48, Elder Road, London, SE27 9ND | Terraced | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 3, 34, Elder Road, London, SE27 9ND | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the SE27 9NB postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
St Luke's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Norwood School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
The Norwood School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Feb 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Joseph's RC Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jan 2019. | |
St Joseph's RC Infant School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Jan 2019
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE27 9NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.3 mi | Crown Food & Wine | Lambeth, SE27 0EW | Walking directions to Crown Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Maxxi Food Centre | Lambeth, SE27 0QT | Walking directions to Maxxi Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Knights Hill Supermarket | Edge Point Close, Lambeth, SE27 0QS | Walking directions to Knights Hill Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Crown Point Food & Wine | 278 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0QP | Walking directions to Crown Point Food & Wine |
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 9NB, 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 9NB records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE27 9NB in Knight's Hill is £550,000 (about £612 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 9NB, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Norwood School (Good) and St Joseph's RC Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE27 9NB is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 807 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9NB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,103 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 9NB 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).