Postcode SE27 9RJ 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 9RJ.
West Norwood South near SE27 9RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sydenham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Sydenham Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sydenham Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Gipsy Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Gipsy Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Long Meadow | Medium | Walking directions to Long Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | Vale Street MUGA | Small | Walking directions to Vale Street MUGA |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Gipsy Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 86 | £421,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £766,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £697,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gipsy Hill
In the SE27 9RJ postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Manani News | Carnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RS | Walking directions to Manani News |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Home | Gipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Welcome Home |
| 0.3 mi | Sondlys | 242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Sondlys |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.