SE27 9LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Windsor Grove, 0.2km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 9LS are sourced from Output Area E00015440 (shared with 221 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR GROVE, SE27 9LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR GROVE, SE27 9LS.
298
36
£ 64,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 9LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in SE27 9LS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 9LS. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 9LS is moderate at 63 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
Kingswood Primary School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
Crown Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Adarshi Pharmacy0.8 km
- Dulwich Pharmacy1.0 km
- News And Booze0.9 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.9 km
- Clive Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 48 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Rosendale0.8 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.7 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.5 km
- The Two Towers0.8 km
- The Great North Wood0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Bon Velo (Norwood )0.8 km
- Caffe Salva0.9 km
- Cellar 1070.9 km
- Electric Cafe0.9 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.9 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- CakeBox Norwood0.8 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- New China0.2 km
- Papadom On The Hill0.4 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.3 km
- Gipsy Hill1.2 km
- Tulse Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE279LS · Data under Open Government Licence