Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

COURT LANE, SE21 7ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURT LANE, SE21 7ED.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7ED 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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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE21 7ED combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£2.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.4M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

home £2,350,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7ED is a sought-after residential area on Court Lane, 0.9km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE21, SE21 7ED offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £2.4M, up 25.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7ED are sourced from Output Area E00020502 (shared with 7 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 7ED. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 2,500,000

5 sales · Mean £ 2,385,000

Semi-Detached

£ 2,200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 2,200,000

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

Crime around SE21 7ED is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting85
Anti-social behaviour66
Violence and sexual offences54
Vehicle crime34
Public order19

school Local Schools

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.4 km
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Goodrich Community Primary School

Good562 pupils0.6 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils1.0 km
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Horniman Primary School

Good221 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils1.1 km
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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding861 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • WoodVale Supermarket0.9 km
  • The proud sow0.9 km
  • East dulwich store0.7 km
  • Red apple newsagents0.2 km
  • Sadlers pharmacy0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Streatham and marlborough cricket club0.4 km
  • The lordship1.0 km
  • Castle public house0.5 km
  • Southwark sports bowls club0.5 km
  • The plough0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • 148 chinese1.0 km
  • Harri's kitchen0.2 km
  • Rocks oysters1.0 km
  • The dulwich clock0.5 km
  • Hanush0.4 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden kitchen0.5 km
  • Rajah rowing team0.4 km
  • Spices republic ltd0.5 km
  • Spring holiday club0.4 km
  • Two brothers fish bar kebabs0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Simply fresh0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dulwich0.3 km
  • North Dulwich1.3 km
  • West Dulwich1.4 km