SE27 0AL is a mixed residential area on Ullswater Road, 0.6km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, up 93.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00015992 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ULLSWATER ROAD, SE27 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLSWATER ROAD, SE27 0AL.
360
37
£ 64,600 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0AL 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
No single demographic signal dominates SE27 0AL — age 37, 40% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 93.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0AL. The average age is 36.5. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 335,000
25 sales · Mean £ 393,110
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0AL is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Elmgreen School
Julian's School
Hitherfield Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Mercarto0.2 km
- Sea Breeze0.3 km
- Adarshi Pharmacy0.2 km
- News And Booze0.1 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.1 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Great North Wood0.6 km
- The Hope0.7 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- The Horns Tavern0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Butter Up Cafe0.4 km
- Crown Canteen0.8 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Delicious Cafe0.2 km
- Ela's Cafe0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Delly's0.5 km
- Fire Dough1.0 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.2 km
- Mama Pollo0.2 km
- MM Fried Chicken0.1 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.4 km
- West Norwood0.6 km
- West Dulwich1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tulse Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270AL · Data under Open Government Licence