SE27 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lansdowne Hill, 0.8km from West Dulwich in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 0AR is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 70% 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00015552 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANSDOWNE HILL, SE27 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWNE HILL, SE27 0AR.
437
32
£ 64,100 /yr
45%
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 70% social renting, SE27 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 0AR. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0AR is moderate at 62 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
Julian's School
The Elmgreen School
Hitherfield Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Elm Wood School
Streatham Wells Primary
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Adarshi Pharmacy0.2 km
- Dulwich Pharmacy1.0 km
- News And Booze0.3 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.3 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.6 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.1 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.8 km
- The Great North Wood0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Bon Velo (Norwood )0.2 km
- Caffe Salva0.8 km
- Cellar 1070.8 km
- Electric Cafe0.3 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.3 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- A.K. Chicken0.6 km
- CakeBox Norwood0.2 km
- Godfather Pizza0.7 km
- London Pizza0.6 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.4 km
- Tulse Hill0.6 km
- West Dulwich1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270AR · Data under Open Government Licence