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SE27 9RZ

Hamilton Road

Gipsy Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9RZ

Overview

Postcode SE27 9RZ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year. The nearest station is Gipsy Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Norwood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Norwood South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE27 9RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Norwood South near SE27 9RZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9RZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.5 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.4 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow
0.2 miVale Street MUGASmallWalking directions to Vale Street MUGA

Area Profile

Population
335
Population density
10,980.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.09(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.13(-29%)
Other theft
8.37(-27%)
Vehicle crime
5.98(-36%)
Burglary
5.38(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
131
39.1%
Caribbean
46
13.73%
African
44
13.13%
Other White
27
8.06%
Other Asian
20
5.97%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
47.54%
No qualifications
48
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
34.68%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.55%
Owns outright
17
13.71%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 9RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202651, Hamilton Road, London, SE27 9RZTerracedFreehold£573,000
10 Apr 202648, Hamilton Road, London, SE27 9SBTerracedFreehold£905,000
17 Dec 2025Flat 16, Odette House, Vincennes Estate, London, SE27 9RYFlatsLeasehold£257,500
26 Mar 2025Flat 7, Odette House, Vincennes Estate, London, SE27 9RYFlatsLeasehold£315,000
28 May 20265, Clive Road, London, SE21 8DATerracedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SE27 9RZ postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryElm Wood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKingsdale Foundation SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miManani NewsCarnac Street, Lambeth, SE27 9RSWalking directions to Manani News
0.2 miBudgens207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miWelcome HomeGipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Welcome Home
0.3 miSondlys242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Sondlys
0.3 miCostcutter248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9RZ, 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 SouthE02000648
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 031AE01003065
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9RZ

Is SE27 9RZ (West Norwood South) safe?

The area around SE27 9RZ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE27 9RZ?

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

What schools are near SE27 9RZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 9RZ, including Elm Wood School (Good), Kingswood Primary School (Good) and Kingsdale Foundation School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9RZ?

The closest station to SE27 9RZ is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 823 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9RZ?

SE27 9RZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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