Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

PORTAL CLOSE, SE27 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTAL CLOSE, SE27 0BN.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE27 0BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SE27 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £829k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £829k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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

SE27 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Portal Close, 0.9km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For families considering a move, SE27 0BN represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £829k, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00015553 (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 0BN. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.9%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.1%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 865,000

5 sales · Mean £ 838,000

Terraced

£ 712,500

1 sales · Mean £ 712,500

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

SE27 0BN has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour125
Other theft46
Vehicle crime46
Criminal damage and arson38

school Local Schools

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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.4 km
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Julian's School

Good974 pupils0.6 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.6 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.7 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.8 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.9 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.9 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Adarshi Pharmacy0.5 km
  • News And Booze0.4 km
  • Norwood Mini Market0.4 km
  • Deejay Chemist0.7 km
  • K C News0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.7 km
  • The Great North Wood0.6 km
  • The Hope0.8 km
  • The Horns Tavern0.6 km
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society1.0 km
  • Bon Velo (Norwood )0.5 km
  • Electric Cafe0.4 km
  • Francatelli Ltd0.4 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • A.K. Chicken0.6 km
  • CakeBox Norwood0.5 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.7 km
  • London Pizza0.6 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Norwood0.7 km
  • Tulse Hill0.7 km
  • Streatham1.2 km