SE27 0BL is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
For families considering a move, SE27 0BL represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00015560 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE27 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE27 0BL.
319
35
£ 64,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0BL 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
SE27 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0BL. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0BL is moderate at 59 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
Hitherfield Primary School
Julian's School
The Elmgreen School
Streatham Wells Primary
Dunraven School
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
The Livity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Carlos Wine Bar0.7 km
- Convenience Stop0.5 km
- Cultural Flavours0.9 km
- Harts News0.9 km
- R J Food \& Wine0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Iberico0.4 km
- Sweet Portugal0.4 km
- Butter Up Cafe0.6 km
- Crown Canteen0.7 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Delly's0.5 km
- Fire Dough0.9 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.3 km
- Mama Pollo0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Great North Wood0.5 km
- The Hope0.7 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.4 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.9 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.6 km
- Tulse Hill0.7 km
- Streatham1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270BL · Data under Open Government Licence