SE27 0LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bewlys Road, 0.7km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 0LA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 54% 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £895k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0LA are sourced from Output Area E00015538 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEWLYS ROAD, SE27 0LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEWLYS ROAD, SE27 0LA.
212
44
£ 48,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0LA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, SE27 0LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 44-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 0LA. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 763,000
4 sales · Mean £ 780,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 0LA is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Crown Lane Primary School
Julian's School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's College
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Sweet News & Wine0.4 km
- Dhanvik News0.7 km
- Dulwich Health0.7 km
- AM2PM Food Store0.6 km
- ARV One Stop0.6 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Monkeys/Late Knight/YouVegan/Dope Dogs/Mac Junkies/Chi Tacos0.4 km
- Morleys Chicken0.4 km
- New China0.4 km
- Papadom On The Hill0.5 km
- Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood1.0 km
- The Horns Tavern0.5 km
- The Great North Wood0.5 km
- The Hope0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- BARRY'S BAR0.6 km
- Cafe Cappodocia0.7 km
- Efes Restaurant1.0 km
- The Lal Baag0.7 km
- Costa0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hestia Housing \& Support0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.6 km
- Streatham1.2 km
- Tulse Hill1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270LA · Data under Open Government Licence