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SE27 9PE

Auckland Hill

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9PE

Overview

Postcode SE27 9PE 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
36%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36%

Approximately 36.0% 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 rail, approximately 63 ft away from SE27 9PE.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood East near SE27 9PE 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 West Norwood located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.7 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.4 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park
0.3 miWest Norwood Health & Leisure Centre GroundsSmallWalking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
6,110 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.31(-13%)
Vehicle crime
10.59(+13%)
Public order
6.36(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
34.33%
Caribbean
29
9.67%
African
28
9.33%
Other White
26
8.67%
Other
23
7.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
46.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.23%
No qualifications
35
14.4%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.17%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
30.88%
Social rents from council
37
27.21%
Owns with a mortgage
32
23.53%
Other social rented
12
8.82%
Owns outright
10
7.35%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Gipsy Hill

Median price£535,000
Price per sq ft£657
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£389K – £675K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gipsy Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£1,345,000£719
Terraced33£675,000£686
Flats59£420,000£622

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gipsy Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gipsy Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gipsy Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 2025Flat 2, 100, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9QQFlatsLeasehold£500,000
08 May 2026Upper Flat, 181, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9PDFlatsLeasehold£440,000
19 Dec 202591, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9PGTerracedLeasehold£456,500
02 Dec 2025153, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9PGFlatsLeasehold£458,000
29 Oct 2025131, Auckland Hill, London, SE27 9PGFlatsLeasehold£365,000

Schools

In the SE27 9PE postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryJulian's SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miToday's Express48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQWalking directions to Today's Express
0.2 miConvenience Stop54 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Convenience Stop
0.2 miSushi Handroll60 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to Sushi Handroll
0.2 miARV One Stop44 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JDWalking directions to ARV One Stop
0.2 miGM4 Convenience Store94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to GM4 Convenience Store

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 9PE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chloe Hawryluk

Gipsy Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Pete Elliott

Gipsy Hill - 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
WardGipsy HillE05014103
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood EastE02000645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 028BE01003066
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9PE

Is SE27 9PE (West Norwood East) safe?

The area around SE27 9PE 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.

What is the average house price near SE27 9PE?

The median sale price around SE27 9PE in West Norwood East is £535,000 (about £657 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9PE?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 9PE, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), Julian's School (Good) and Elm Wood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9PE?

The closest station to SE27 9PE is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 348 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9PE?

SE27 9PE 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE27 9PE 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).