Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

RED POST HILL, SE21 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED POST HILL, SE21 7BX.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7BX 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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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SE21 7BX's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M 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 7BX is a safe, established residential area on Red Post Hill, 0.7km from Herne Hill in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For families considering a move, SE21 7BX represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BX are sourced from Output Area E00020516 (shared with 6 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 7BX. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
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

Terraced

£ 1,069,250

2 sales · Mean £ 1,069,250

Detached

£ 3,250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,250,000

Semi-Detached

£ 1,750,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,750,000

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

SE21 7BX has low crime rates — 39 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 offences57
Theft from the person32
Other theft27
Vehicle crime27
Anti-social behaviour17

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.3 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.3 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.3 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.3 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.8 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils0.9 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • The Goodness Cafe0.9 km
  • Apple tree0.9 km
  • Megan's in the hamlet0.3 km
  • Pizza express0.6 km
  • Steve's cafe0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Simply fresh0.6 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods1.0 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsburys supermarkets ltd0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Arcade Coffee1.0 km
  • Breakfast And Chill0.9 km
  • Matchstic0.9 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.9 km
  • Morleys fried chicken0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The lordship0.8 km
  • Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse1.0 km
  • Griffin sports club0.3 km
  • Commercial Hotel1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Lordship news food & wine0.9 km
  • The proud sow0.6 km
  • Argos0.9 km
  • Moxon's0.9 km
  • Ronnie's supermarket0.9 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.1 km
  • Herne Hill0.9 km
  • East Dulwich0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.1 km