SE21 7AB is a sought-after residential area on Gallery Road, 0.6km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE21, SE21 7AB offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.9M.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00020503 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GALLERY ROAD, SE21 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALLERY ROAD, SE21 7AB.
337
45
£ 90,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE21 7AB combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£2.9M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.9M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7AB. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 2,900,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,900,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7AB has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Rosendale Primary School
Dulwich Wood Primary School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Kingsdale Foundation School
The Elmgreen School
Elm Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Rosendale Sunday Cafe0.8 km
- Pizza express0.7 km
- Sion london0.3 km
- The real greek0.7 km
- Romeo jones0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Simply fresh0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bartleys flowers0.8 km
- Dulwich sports club0.9 km
- Dulwich vintners0.8 km
- Rosendale Newsagents0.8 km
- Cook0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Southwark sports bowls club0.7 km
- The Rosendale0.9 km
- Alleyns head0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Dulwich0.3 km
- Dulwich0.8 km
- Tulse Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km
- West Dulwich - Croxted Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217AB · Data under Open Government Licence