SE27 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SE27 0DB offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00015563 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE27 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE27 0DB.
328
37
£ 64,600 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE27 0DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 13% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0DB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0DB is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Julian's School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Elm Wood School
The Elmgreen School
Crown Lane Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Clive Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sweet News & Wine1.0 km
- Mercarto0.4 km
- Sea Breeze0.3 km
- Carlos Wine Bar1.0 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Monkeys/Late Knight/YouVegan/Dope Dogs/Mac Junkies/Chi Tacos1.0 km
- Delly's0.1 km
- Crown Point Chicken Plazaa0.9 km
- Fire Dough0.4 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Great North Wood0.0 km
- The Hope0.2 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- The Horns Tavern0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Butter Up Cafe1.0 km
- Crown Canteen0.2 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Crown Cafe0.9 km
- Delicious Cafe0.5 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hestia Housing \& Support1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.0 km
- West Dulwich1.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270DB · Data under Open Government Licence