SE27 9BX is a mixed residential area on Elmcourt Road, 0.4km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £541k, down 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00015985 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMCOURT ROAD, SE27 9BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMCOURT ROAD, SE27 9BX.
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£ 64,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE27 9BX 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SE27 9BX — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 9BX. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 434,000
15 sales · Mean £ 453,166
Terraced
£ 735,300
3 sales · Mean £ 720,100
Semi-Detached
£ 1,125,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 9BX is moderate at 67 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
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
Rosendale Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Hitherfield Primary School
Julian's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Adarshi Pharmacy0.3 km
- Dulwich Pharmacy0.9 km
- News And Booze0.2 km
- Norwood Mini Market0.2 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.2 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Railway Tavern0.2 km
- The Rosendale0.8 km
- The Great North Wood0.9 km
- The Hope0.9 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bon Velo (Norwood )0.3 km
- Caffe Salva0.7 km
- Cellar 1070.7 km
- Electric Cafe0.2 km
- Francatelli Ltd0.2 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- A.K. Chicken0.2 km
- CakeBox Norwood0.3 km
- Godfather Pizza0.3 km
- London Pizza0.2 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.1 km
- West Norwood0.8 km
- West Dulwich0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tulse Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE279BX · Data under Open Government Licence