Postcode SE27 9TW 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Norwood Park.
West Norwood South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood South has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in West Norwood South is £63,873 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from SE27 9TW.
West Norwood South near SE27 9TW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Norwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Norwood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tivoli Park | Small | Walking directions to Tivoli Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cedar Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Park |
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 9TW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 5, Gladstone Terrace, London, SE27 9TP | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Hogarth House, Bentons Lane, London, SE27 9TR | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 3, Bushell House, Bentons Lane, London, SE27 9TS | Flats | Leasehold | £267,000 |
In the SE27 9TW postcode area, located within West Norwood South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Today's Express | 48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQ | Walking directions to Today's Express |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QY | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | AA Plus Food & Wine | 100 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to AA Plus Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Reva Food & Wine | 98 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to Reva Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | GM4 Convenience Store | 94 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0JL | Walking directions to GM4 Convenience Store |
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 9TW, 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 9TW 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.
The median sale price around SE27 9TW in West Norwood South 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 9TW, 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.
The closest station to SE27 9TW is West Norwood in TfL zone 3, about 672 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE27 9TW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,594 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 9TW 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.