SE21 7BT is a safe, established 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00020519 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7BT.
317
41
£ 90,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE21 7BT 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE21 7BT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7BT. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE21 7BT has low crime rates — 29 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
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Heber Primary School
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Apple tree1.0 km
- Megan's in the hamlet0.0 km
- Pizza express0.3 km
- Steve's cafe1.0 km
- The real greek0.4 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Simply fresh0.4 km
- Marks & spencer simply foods1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Budgens (dulwich)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Morleys fried chicken1.0 km
- Joseph's fish and chips0.8 km
- Pizza go go0.9 km
- Village tandoori0.9 km
- Rajah rowing team0.8 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Lordship news food & wine0.9 km
- The proud sow0.4 km
- Moxon's0.9 km
- Ronnie's supermarket0.9 km
- Ps newsagents & post office1.0 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Castle public house0.8 km
- The lordship0.8 km
- The plough0.8 km
- Griffin sports club0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- North Dulwich0.3 km
- Dulwich0.9 km
- East Dulwich1.1 km
Bus Stops
- North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE217BT · Data under Open Government Licence