Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

DULWICH VILLAGE, SE21 7BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 90,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE21 7BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE21 7BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £3.6M, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £3.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £3,600,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE21 7BU is a safe, established residential area on Dulwich Village, 0.6km 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 7BU offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for SE21 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00020519 (shared with 11 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 7BU. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 3,600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 3,600,000

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

SE21 7BU has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences58
Theft from the person36
Other theft24
Vehicle crime24
Anti-social behaviour18

school Local Schools

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Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School

Outstanding258 pupils0.1 km
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Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

Outstanding353 pupils0.1 km
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Judith Kerr Primary School

Good348 pupils0.4 km
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The Charter School North Dulwich

Outstanding1272 pupils0.4 km
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Bessemer Grange Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich

Outstanding381 pupils0.7 km
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Heber Primary School

Good409 pupils0.9 km
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The Charter School East Dulwich

Good962 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Mons cheesemongers0.9 km
  • Oddono's gelati0.8 km
  • Butter and crust0.6 km
  • Dulwich grocers0.9 km
  • Brixton cake shop1.0 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Magic wok0.9 km
  • Firezza dulwich0.8 km
  • Morleys fried chicken1.0 km
  • Rajah rowing team0.9 km
  • Joseph's fish and chips0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Dulwich grove community lunch club0.9 km
  • East dulwich picturehouse0.8 km
  • Hanush0.9 km
  • Romeo jones0.4 km
  • Yama momo0.9 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Simply fresh0.5 km
  • Marks & spencer simply foods0.9 km
  • Budgens (dulwich)0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The plough0.9 km
  • The lordship0.7 km
  • Castle public house0.9 km
  • Griffin sports club0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • North Dulwich0.2 km
  • East Dulwich1.0 km
  • Dulwich1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dulwich Rail Station0.2 km