SE27 is a postcode district in Lambeth, London, covering 381 active and 307 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SE27 (34%) is characterised by a tech-savvy professional neighbourhood with high incomes and graduate residents, alongside a settled renting community — long-term tenants with stable family lives (17%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a dynamic area with a high proportion of recent European tech professionals. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SE27 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SE27 are around £563k, down 9.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SE27 at 282 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, SE27 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SE27 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SE27 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SE27 postcode area.
22,726
37
£ 52,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SE27 has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Kingswood Primary School
Elm Wood School
Julian's School
The Elmgreen School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- ATM Food & Wine
- Norwood Mini Market
- Superdrug
- Elmcourt Pharmacy
- Fat Ox
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- BARRY'S BAR
- Bon Velo (Norwood )
- Butter Up Cafe
- Crown Canteen
- Cafe Cappodocia
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food
- Co-operative Food
- Iceland Foods
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood
- Railway Tavern
- The Bricklayers Arms
- The Great North Wood
- The Hope
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- A.K. Chicken
- Ace Plaice
- Delly's
- CakeBox Norwood
- Crown Point Chicken Plazaa
- + 27 more
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Area Profile: SE27 · Data under Open Government Licence