Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

GILKES CRESCENT, SE21 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILKES CRESCENT, SE21 7BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7BS 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE21 7BS's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £2.9M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.9M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.

home £2,857,750 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7BS is a safe, established residential area on Gilkes Crescent, 0.6km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For serious buyers, SE21 7BS is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.9M, up 44.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00020519 (shared with 11 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 7BS. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 3,396,500

1 sales · Mean £ 3,396,500

Semi-Detached

£ 2,046,250

8 sales · Mean £ 2,094,062

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

SE21 7BS has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Theft from the person35
Vehicle crime29
Other theft23
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.2 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.2 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.5 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.5 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.6 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Megan's in the hamlet0.2 km
  • Pizza express0.4 km
  • The real greek0.5 km
  • Au ciel0.2 km
  • Crown & greyhound0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.5 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.8 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Drum & kernal1.0 km
  • Lordship news food & wine0.8 km
  • The proud sow0.5 km
  • Vits and kicks bar kitchen0.9 km
  • Moxons1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle public house0.8 km
  • Palmerston1.0 km
  • The great exhibition1.0 km
  • The lordship0.6 km
  • The plough0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • A peace of cake1.0 km
  • Comfort and joy1.0 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.8 km
  • Like mamma1.0 km
  • Pizza go go0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.2 km
  • East Dulwich0.9 km
  • Dulwich1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km