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SE27 9TR

Bentons Lane

Knight's Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9TR

Overview

Postcode SE27 9TR 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 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 nearest station is West Norwood, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
68.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

West Norwood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,103 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

West Norwood South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.1%

Approximately 68.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from SE27 9TR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is West Norwood located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9TR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.6 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.8 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9TR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.3 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park
0.5 miCedar ParkSmallWalking directions to Cedar Park

Area Profile

Population
188
Population density
12,129 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.92(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.77(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.98(-26%)
Burglary
6.35(+16%)
Other theft
4.44(-61%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
38
20.11%
Caribbean
33
17.46%
British
28
14.81%
Other Black
15
7.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
6.35%
Total population: 189

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
36.64%
Level 3 (A level)
28
21.37%
No qualifications
26
19.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
8.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
5.34%
Total 16+ residents: 131

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
62.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
11.59%
Owns with a mortgage
7
10.14%
Owns outright
5
7.25%
Other social rented
4
5.8%
Total households: 69

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£604
Sales (last 12 months)153
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £710K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £604 per square foot) in Knight's Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,346,753.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knight's Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£987,500£597
Semi-Detached19£860,000£666
Terraced47£700,000£644
Flats85£365,000£573

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knight's Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£377,500£847,500£702,500
2026£950,000£360,000£1,079,000£662,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£680£631
2026£513£589£636£646
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knight's Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knight's Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat 1, Hogarth House, Bentons Lane, London, SE27 9TRFlatsLeasehold£260,000
28 Feb 20255, Gladstone Terrace, London, SE27 9TPTerracedFreehold£525,000
20 Aug 2025Flat 3, Bushell House, Bentons Lane, London, SE27 9TSFlatsLeasehold£267,000
28 May 202646, Eylewood Road, London, SE27 9NATerracedFreehold£845,000
24 Apr 202615, Elder Gardens, London, SE27 9TJFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the SE27 9TR postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Norwood SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miToday's Express48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQWalking directions to Today's Express
0.3 miBudgens207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miAA Plus Food & Wine100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine
0.4 miReva Food & Wine98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JLWalking directions to Reva Food & Wine
0.4 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 9TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Ann Fraser

Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Lisa Schulkind

Knight's Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Matt Wilcock

Knight's 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
WardKnight's HillE05014106
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Norwood SouthE02000648
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 031BE01003068
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9TR

Is SE27 9TR (West Norwood South) safe?

The area around SE27 9TR 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE27 9TR?

The median sale price around SE27 9TR in West Norwood South is £525,000 (about £604 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9TR?

There are 20 schools close to SE27 9TR, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), Kingswood Primary School (Good) and The Norwood School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE27 9TR?

The closest station to SE27 9TR is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 723 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9TR?

SE27 9TR 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).

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

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