Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7AL.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE21 7AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SE21 7AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.6M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Dulwich Village, 0.5km from Dulwich Village in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Dulwich Village ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SE21, SE21 7AL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.6M, up 18.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00020498 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE21 7AL. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 2,550,000

2 sales · Mean £ 2,550,000

Detached

£ 3,125,000

2 sales · Mean £ 3,125,000

Terraced

£ 1,537,500

1 sales · Mean £ 1,537,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SE21 7AL has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person24
Other theft23
Violence and sexual offences23
Vehicle crime21
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.0 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.0 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.4 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.6 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.8 km
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School

Outstanding140 pupils0.9 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Mons cheesemongers0.9 km
  • Oddono's gelati0.9 km
  • Butter and crust0.6 km
  • Dulwich grocers0.9 km
  • Brixton cake shop0.9 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Magic wok0.9 km
  • Firezza dulwich0.9 km
  • Morleys fried chicken0.9 km
  • Rajah rowing team0.8 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • East dulwich picturehouse0.9 km
  • Hanush0.8 km
  • Romeo jones0.3 km
  • Boulangerie jade0.9 km
  • Apple tree0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Simply fresh0.4 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The plough0.9 km
  • The lordship0.8 km
  • Castle public house0.9 km
  • Griffin sports club0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.3 km
  • Dulwich0.9 km
  • Herne Hill1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 km