SE27 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ernest Avenue, 0.4km 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 0DQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00015567 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ERNEST AVENUE, SE27 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ERNEST AVENUE, SE27 0DQ.
431
32
£ 64,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0DQ 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 0DQ 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 0DQ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0DQ is moderate at 60 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Julian's School
Elm Wood School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Crown Lane Primary School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Kingswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Clive Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sweet News & Wine0.8 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Convenience Stop0.3 km
- Cultural Flavours0.2 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Monkeys/Late Knight/YouVegan/Dope Dogs/Mac Junkies/Chi Tacos0.8 km
- Subway0.7 km
- New China0.2 km
- Papadom On The Hill0.3 km
- Yum Seng0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hestia Housing \& Support1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Iberico0.6 km
- Sweet Portugal0.7 km
- BARRY'S BAR0.1 km
- Cafe Cappodocia0.3 km
- Efes Restaurant0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood0.7 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
- The Rosendale0.9 km
- The Horns Tavern0.2 km
- The Great North Wood0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.2 km
- Tulse Hill1.1 km
- Gipsy Hill1.4 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270DQ · Data under Open Government Licence