SE21 7BE is a sought-after residential area on College Gardens, 0.3km 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 7BE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00020503 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE GARDENS, SE21 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE GARDENS, SE21 7BE.
337
45
£ 90,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7BE 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 7BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.0M, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.0M 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 7BE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,772,500
4 sales · Mean £ 1,798,750
Semi-Detached
£ 1,700,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,700,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7BE has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Rosendale Primary School
Judith Kerr Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Dulwich Wood Primary School
Heber Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Harri's kitchen1.0 km
- The dulwich clock0.6 km
- Au ciel0.8 km
- Crown & greyhound0.5 km
- D. village0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Rajah rowing team1.0 km
- Joseph's fish and chips1.0 km
- Magic wok1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The plough1.0 km
- Southwark sports bowls club0.6 km
- Alleyns head0.9 km
- Griffin sports club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- The proud sow0.4 km
- Dulwich Pharmacy1.0 km
- Red apple newsagents1.0 km
- Sadlers pharmacy1.0 km
- Bartleys flowers0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Simply fresh0.4 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Dulwich0.6 km
- Dulwich0.6 km
- North Dulwich1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217BE · Data under Open Government Licence