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SE27 9UA

Norwood Park Road

Knight's Hill

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Detailed insights for SE27 9UA

Overview

Postcode SE27 9UA is located in a major urban area, within the Knight's Hill ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Gipsy Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Gipsy Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Gipsy Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Gipsy Hill is £72,504 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Gipsy Hill near SE27 9UA 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 9UA
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
0.9 mi

3

Sydenham Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sydenham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE27 9UA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miNorwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Norwood Park
0.3 miTivoli ParkSmallWalking directions to Tivoli Park
0.4 miCedar ParkSmallWalking directions to Cedar Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
1,916.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.58(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.08(-40%)
Vehicle crime
8.04(-14%)
Other theft
7.31(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.58(+15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
55.77%
Caribbean
35
13.46%
Other White
17
6.54%
African
16
6.15%
Irish
11
4.23%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
48.82%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.17%
No qualifications
28
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
39.18%
Owns outright
28
28.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
14.43%
Social rents from council
11
11.34%
Other social rented
3
3.09%
Total households: 97

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 9UA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE27 9UA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
16 Jul 202533, Norwood Park Road, London, SE27 9UBSemi-DetachedFreehold£740,000
28 May 202646, Eylewood Road, London, SE27 9NATerracedFreehold£845,000

Schools

In the SE27 9UA postcode area, located within Gipsy Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE27 9UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryThe Norwood SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE27 9UA
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
0.4 miWelcome HomeGipsy Road, Lambeth, SE27 9RBWalking directions to Welcome Home
0.4 miCrown Food & WineLambeth, SE27 0EWWalking directions to Crown Food & Wine
0.4 miMaxxi Food CentreLambeth, SE27 0QTWalking directions to Maxxi Food Centre

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 9UA, 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)Gipsy HillE02000650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 033DE01003069
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE27 9UA

Is SE27 9UA (Gipsy Hill) safe?

The area around SE27 9UA records about 63 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE27 9UA?

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

What schools are near SE27 9UA?

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

What is the nearest station to SE27 9UA?

The closest station to SE27 9UA is Gipsy Hill in TfL zone 3, about 866 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE27 9UA?

SE27 9UA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE27 9UA (Gipsy Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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