SE27 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotswold Street, 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 0DW offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £435k, up 122.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00015567 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD STREET, SE27 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD STREET, SE27 0DW.
431
32
£ 64,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0DW 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 0DW 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. Property prices are trending up 122.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0DW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 565,000
2 sales · Mean £ 565,000
Flat
£ 270,000
3 sales · Mean £ 320,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0DW 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
49 nearby- Mercarto0.4 km
- Sea Breeze0.3 km
- Fat Ox0.4 km
- Londis0.2 km
- General Grocers0.1 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Great North Wood0.1 km
- The Hope0.1 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- The Horns Tavern0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Butter Up Cafe0.9 km
- Crown Canteen0.2 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Crown Cafe0.9 km
- Delicious Cafe0.5 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Delly's0.1 km
- Crown Point Chicken Plazaa0.9 km
- Fire Dough0.4 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.4 km
- Mama Pollo0.5 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.1 km
- Tulse Hill1.0 km
- West Dulwich1.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270DW · Data under Open Government Licence