Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

PENRITH PLACE, SE27 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRITH PLACE, SE27 0AQ.

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Population

564

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 64,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE27 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SE27 0AQ — 56% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

SE27 0AQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Penrith Place, 0.5km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

Within the SE27 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00015990 (shared with 10 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 SE27 0AQ. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean30.8%
Other / Mixed20.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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Crime around SE27 0AQ is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour135
Shoplifting119
Vehicle crime49
Other theft47

school Local Schools

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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.2 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.7 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.7 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.7 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.7 km
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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.7 km
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Julian's School

Good974 pupils0.8 km
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Rosendale Primary School

Outstanding655 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Adarshi Pharmacy0.3 km
  • News And Booze0.1 km
  • Norwood Mini Market0.1 km
  • Superdrug0.4 km
  • Afghan Stores0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.2 km
  • The Rosendale0.9 km
  • The Horns Tavern0.8 km
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.3 km
  • Tulse Hill Tavern0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.9 km
  • Bon Velo (Norwood )0.3 km
  • Caffe Salva0.8 km
  • Cellar 1070.9 km
  • Electric Cafe0.1 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • A.K. Chicken0.2 km
  • CakeBox Norwood0.3 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.3 km
  • London Pizza0.2 km
  • Papa John's0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tulse Hill0.2 km
  • West Norwood0.8 km
  • West Dulwich1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Tulse Hill Rail Station0.2 km