Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

DEVANE WAY, SE27 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEVANE WAY, SE27 0DF.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,600 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE27 0DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE27 0DF spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SE27 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Devane Way, 0.6km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE27 0DF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00015563 (shared with 16 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 0DF. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.0%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean26.7%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 8%
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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 0DF is moderate at 71 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.

Anti-social behaviour206
Violence and sexual offences160
Shoplifting53
Other theft52
Vehicle crime44

school Local Schools

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Julian's School

Good974 pupils0.1 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.6 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.8 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.8 km
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Elm Wood School

Good391 pupils0.9 km
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Crown Lane Primary School

Good300 pupils1.0 km
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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Adarshi Pharmacy0.5 km
  • News And Booze0.6 km
  • Norwood Mini Market0.6 km
  • Superdrug0.3 km
  • Afghan Stores0.1 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • The Rosendale0.9 km
  • Knowles Of Norwood0.4 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • The Horns Tavern0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Bon Velo (Norwood )0.5 km
  • Caffe Salva0.9 km
  • Cellar 1070.9 km
  • Electric Cafe0.6 km
  • Francatelli Ltd0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • A.K. Chicken0.9 km
  • CakeBox Norwood0.5 km
  • Godfather Pizza1.0 km
  • London Pizza0.9 km
  • Papa John's0.5 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hestia Housing \& Support1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Norwood0.2 km
  • Tulse Hill0.9 km
  • Streatham1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Norwood Rail Station0.1 km