Postcode SE27 9NP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,079 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% 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 44.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from SE27 9NP.
West Norwood East near SE27 9NP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tivoli Park | Small | Walking directions to Tivoli Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £522,500 (about £605 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 | 45 | £700,000 | £648 |
| Flats | 78 | £366,625 | £568 |
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 | £376,250 | £850,000 | £705,000 |
| 2026 | £950,000 | £393,250 | £1,079,000 | £630,000 |
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 | £556 | £666 | £628 |
| 2026 | £513 | £595 | £636 | £646 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9NP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 23, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9NP | Flats | Leasehold | £390,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 11, Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9NP | Flats | Leasehold | £528,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 15, Elder Gardens, London, SE27 9TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 33, Elder Gardens, London, SE27 9TJ | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 25, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9PF | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 |
In the SE27 9NP 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 9NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.3 mi | AA Plus Food & Wine | 100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Reva Food & Wine | 98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to Reva Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | GM4 Convenience Store | 94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to GM4 Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sushi Handroll | 60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JD | Walking directions to Sushi Handroll |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE27 9NP, 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 9NP 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 9NP in West Norwood East is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE27 9NP, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), Elm Wood School (Good) and Kingswood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE27 9NP is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 562 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9NP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,079 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 9NP 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.