SE27 0SA is a safe, established residential area on Thornlaw Road, 0.7km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, up 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 0SA are sourced from Output Area E00015564 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNLAW ROAD, SE27 0SA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNLAW ROAD, SE27 0SA.
305
40
£ 62,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 0SA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SE27 0SA is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £432k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 0SA. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 875,000
3 sales · Mean £ 908,333
Flat
£ 257,500
20 sales · Mean £ 354,045
Terraced
£ 710,000
5 sales · Mean £ 778,192
Semi-Detached
£ 835,000
2 sales · Mean £ 835,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE27 0SA has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Julian's School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Crown Lane Primary School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Hitherfield Primary School
The Norwood School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
St Joseph's RC Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Adarshi Pharmacy0.8 km
- News And Booze0.9 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.9 km
- A.H.Underwood1.0 km
- Dhanvik News0.5 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Bon Velo (Norwood )0.8 km
- Electric Cafe0.9 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.9 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Thai Duck Deli0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- CakeBox Norwood0.8 km
- Papa John's0.8 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.9 km
- Monkeys/Late Knight/YouVegan/Dope Dogs/Mac Junkies/Chi Tacos0.8 km
- New China0.4 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood0.7 km
- The Great North Wood0.3 km
- The Hope0.4 km
- The Horns Tavern0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hestia Housing \& Support0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.4 km
- Streatham1.2 km
- Tulse Hill1.2 km
Bus Stops
- West Norwood Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE270SA · Data under Open Government Licence