SE27 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00015552 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE27 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE27 0BU.
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
Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in SE27 0BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BU. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0BU is moderate at 62 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
Streatham Wells Primary
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Elm Wood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Mercarto0.1 km
- Sea Breeze0.2 km
- Adarshi Pharmacy0.1 km
- Dulwich Pharmacy1.0 km
- News And Booze0.2 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Great North Wood0.5 km
- The Hope0.6 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- The Horns Tavern0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Butter Up Cafe0.4 km
- Crown Canteen0.7 km
- Cathedral Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Delicious Cafe0.1 km
- Ela's Cafe0.6 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Delly's0.4 km
- Fire Dough0.9 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.1 km
- Mama Pollo0.1 km
- MM Fried Chicken0.2 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.5 km
- West Norwood0.5 km
- West Dulwich1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.4 km
- Tulse Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270BU · Data under Open Government Licence