SE27 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 0DX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00015535 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE27 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE27 0DX.
251
37
£ 48,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 78% social renting, SE27 0DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0DX. The average age is 36.6. 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 0DX is moderate at 53 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
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Julian's School
Crown Lane Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Superdrug1.0 km
- Afghan Stores0.7 km
- Blackbird Bakery0.9 km
- Post Office/Supermarket0.8 km
- Sustenonce0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Horns Tavern0.6 km
- The Paxton0.9 km
- The Great North Wood0.6 km
- The Hope0.5 km
- The Two Towers0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Crown Kebab0.5 km
- La Cucina Di Daffy0.5 km
- Four Hundred Rabbits1.0 km
- Gipsy Rose Cafe1.0 km
- Golden Bowl0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Ace Plaice1.0 km
- Kebab Hut0.6 km
- Knights Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Maxin Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hestia Housing \& Support1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.6 km
- Gipsy Hill1.2 km
- Tulse Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270DX · Data under Open Government Licence