Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

WOODYARD LANE, SE21 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODYARD LANE, SE21 7BH.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE21 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE21 7BH combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£2.7M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.7M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7BH is a sought-after residential area on Woodyard Lane, 0.1km 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 7BH offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.7M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00020530 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7BH. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 2,675,000

4 sales · Mean £ 2,598,750

Terraced

£ 2,800,000

2 sales · Mean £ 2,800,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE21 7BH has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime22
Theft from the person20
Violence and sexual offences19
Burglary14
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.5 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.5 km
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils0.9 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.9 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils1.0 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The lordship1.0 km
  • Castle public house0.8 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.6 km
  • The plough0.7 km
  • Griffin sports club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • 148 chinese1.0 km
  • Harri's kitchen0.7 km
  • Rocks oysters1.0 km
  • The dulwich clock0.6 km
  • Au ciel0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Rajah rowing team0.7 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.7 km
  • Meltsmiths1.0 km
  • Magic wok0.7 km
  • Gochefuk1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • The proud sow0.2 km
  • East dulwich store1.0 km
  • Red apple newsagents0.8 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy0.8 km
  • Bartleys flowers0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.5 km
  • North Dulwich0.9 km
  • West Dulwich0.9 km