SE27 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Langmead Street, 0.4km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00015567 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANGMEAD STREET, SE27 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANGMEAD STREET, SE27 0DL.
431
32
£ 64,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0DL 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 0DL has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0DL. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0DL is moderate at 60 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
Julian's School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Elm Wood School
The Elmgreen School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Crown Lane Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Mercarto0.5 km
- Sea Breeze0.4 km
- Clive Food & Wine0.8 km
- Adarshi Pharmacy0.6 km
- News And Booze0.8 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Great North Wood0.1 km
- The Hope0.0 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.5 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Crown Canteen0.1 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Crown Cafe0.9 km
- Delicious Cafe0.5 km
- Ela's Cafe0.0 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Delly's0.2 km
- Crown Point Chicken Plazaa0.9 km
- Fire Dough0.3 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
- Mama Pollo0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.0 km
- West Dulwich1.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270DL · Data under Open Government Licence