Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ROYAL CIRCUS, SE27 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL CIRCUS, SE27 0BW.

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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 0BW 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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Area Character

SE27 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £970k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £970k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SE27 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Royal Circus, 0.8km 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 0BW 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £970k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0BW 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 0BW. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 725,000

5 sales · Mean £ 808,000

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

Crime around SE27 0BW is moderate at 54 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour125
Shoplifting53
Other theft50
Vehicle crime44

school Local Schools

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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.5 km
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Julian's School

Good974 pupils0.5 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.5 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.8 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.9 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.9 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.9 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Carlos Wine Bar0.6 km
  • Convenience Stop0.5 km
  • Cultural Flavours0.9 km
  • Harts News0.9 km
  • R J Food \& Wine0.4 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Iberico0.4 km
  • Sweet Portugal0.4 km
  • Bon Velo (Norwood )0.4 km
  • Electric Cafe0.3 km
  • Francatelli Ltd0.3 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • A.K. Chicken0.6 km
  • CakeBox Norwood0.4 km
  • Godfather Pizza0.7 km
  • London Pizza0.6 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
  • The Great North Wood0.5 km
  • The Hope0.7 km
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.3 km
  • Tulse Hill Tavern0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Norwood0.6 km
  • Tulse Hill0.6 km
  • Streatham1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • West Norwood Rail Station0.5 km