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SE27 9TZ

Bentons Lane

Knight's Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9TZ

Overview

Postcode SE27 9TZ 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 Gipsy Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
14.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

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

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 312 ft away from SE27 9TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gipsy Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE27 9TZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Gipsy Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Gipsy Hill
0.5 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood
0.8 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9TZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.5 miLong MeadowMediumWalking directions to Long Meadow
0.4 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
5,985.2 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

British
85
35.27%
Caribbean
39
16.18%
Other White
30
12.45%
African
20
8.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.56%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
48.11%
Level 3 (A level)
39
21.08%
No qualifications
17
9.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
6.49%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
40.66%
Owns outright
29
31.87%
Social rents from council
12
13.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
10.99%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.2%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Knight's Hill

Median price£522,500
Price per sq ft£605
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£357K – £712K

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.

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
Terraced45£700,000£648
Flats78£366,625£568

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£376,250£850,000£705,000
2026£950,000£393,250£1,079,000£630,000
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£666£628
2026£513£595£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 9TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025Flat 12, Summersell House, Bentons Rise, London, SE27 9TYFlatsLeasehold£260,000
21 Aug 202518, Finch Avenue, London, SE27 9TXTerracedFreehold£700,000
14 Oct 202546, Norwood Park Road, London, SE27 9UATerracedFreehold£762,500
09 Jun 202556, Norwood Park Road, London, SE27 9UASemi-DetachedFreehold£675,000
28 Mar 202566, Norwood Park Road, London, SE27 9UATerracedFreehold£487,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingswood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Norwood SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE27 9TZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miToday's Express48 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9TQWalking directions to Today's Express
0.3 miBudgens207 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9QYWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miWelcome HomeGipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Welcome Home
0.4 miSondlys242 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Sondlys
0.4 miCostcutter248 Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 9TZ, 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 9TZ

Is SE27 9TZ (West Norwood South) safe?

The area around SE27 9TZ 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 9TZ?

The median sale price around SE27 9TZ in West Norwood South is £522,500 (about £605 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE27 9TZ?

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

What is the nearest station to SE27 9TZ?

The closest station to SE27 9TZ is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 796 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9TZ?

SE27 9TZ 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).

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

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

Data Sources

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.