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.
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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37
£ 90,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School
Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
The Charter School North Dulwich
Judith Kerr Primary School
Bessemer Grange Primary School
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
The Charter School East Dulwich
Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The lordship0.8 km
- Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse1.0 km
- Griffin sports club0.3 km
- Commercial Hotel1.0 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE217BX · Data under Open Government Licence