SE21 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Dulwich Village, 0.5km 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 7AL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.6M, up 18.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00020498 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7AL.
300
43
£ 90,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7AL 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
SE21 7AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.6M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7AL. The average age is 42.9. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 2,550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,550,000
Detached
£ 3,125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 3,125,000
Terraced
£ 1,537,500
1 sales · Mean £ 1,537,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7AL has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Judith Kerr Primary School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Heber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Mons cheesemongers0.9 km
- Oddono's gelati0.9 km
- Butter and crust0.6 km
- Dulwich grocers0.9 km
- Brixton cake shop0.9 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Magic wok0.9 km
- Firezza dulwich0.9 km
- Morleys fried chicken0.9 km
- Rajah rowing team0.8 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- East dulwich picturehouse0.9 km
- Hanush0.8 km
- Romeo jones0.3 km
- Boulangerie jade0.9 km
- Apple tree0.9 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Simply fresh0.4 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The plough0.9 km
- The lordship0.8 km
- Castle public house0.9 km
- Griffin sports club0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Dulwich0.3 km
- Dulwich0.9 km
- Herne Hill1.0 km
Bus Stops
- North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217AL · Data under Open Government Licence