SE27 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Hill, 0.8km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 0AX is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £196k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00015552 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK HILL, SE27 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK HILL, SE27 0AX.
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
SE27 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0AX. 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
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 196,500
2 sales · Mean £ 196,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0AX is moderate at 61 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.
school Local Schools
The Elmgreen School
Julian's School
Hitherfield Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Elm Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Adarshi Pharmacy0.2 km
- News And Booze0.2 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.2 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.6 km
- Convenience Stop0.4 km
- + 43 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
37 nearby- Bon Velo (Norwood )0.2 km
- Caffe Salva0.8 km
- Cellar 1070.8 km
- Electric Cafe0.2 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Iceland Foods0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- A.K. Chicken0.5 km
- CakeBox Norwood0.2 km
- Godfather Pizza0.7 km
- London Pizza0.5 km
- Papa John's0.2 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.4 km
- Tulse Hill0.5 km
- West Dulwich1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270AX · Data under Open Government Licence