SE21 7BN is a sought-after residential area on Dulwich Village, 0.4km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE21 7BN is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00020500 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7BN.
297
37
£ 90,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7BN 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.
Area Character
SE21 7BN has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7BN. The average age is 37.0. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7BN has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and vehicle crime. 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
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Heber Primary School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Lordship news food & wine0.9 km
- The proud sow0.3 km
- Croxted motors of dulwich ||(shell). (grocery)0.9 km
- Fourway pharmacy1.0 km
- Half moon food and wine1.0 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Castle public house0.8 km
- The plough0.8 km
- Griffin sports club0.1 km
- The lordship0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Au ciel0.1 km
- Crown & greyhound0.3 km
- D. village0.0 km
- Franklins bar and restaurant0.9 km
- Gails bakery0.3 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Joseph's fish and chips0.8 km
- Pizza go go1.0 km
- Village tandoori1.0 km
- Firezza dulwich0.9 km
- Magic wok0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.6 km
- Simply fresh0.3 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Dulwich0.4 km
- Dulwich0.8 km
- East Dulwich1.1 km
Bus Stops
- North Dulwich Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217BN · Data under Open Government Licence