Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ELDER ROAD, SE27 9ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELDER ROAD, SE27 9ND.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE27 9ND is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines SE27 9ND — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.

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

SE27 9ND is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elder Road, 0.5km from Norwood New Town in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Knight's Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 9ND is 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 27.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE27 9ND are sourced from Output Area E00015549 (shared with 12 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 9ND. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean19.7%
Other / Mixed19.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 400,000

18 sales · Mean £ 413,332

Terraced

£ 520,000

7 sales · Mean £ 506,857

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

SE27 9ND has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 offences87
Anti-social behaviour82
Vehicle crime32
Other theft22
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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The Norwood School

Good1086 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Infant School

Good164 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's RC Junior School

Outstanding194 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils0.4 km
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Priory School

Good138 pupils0.5 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good605 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's College

Good1000 pupils0.8 km
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Crown Lane Primary School

Good300 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Sustenonce0.8 km
  • ATM Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Crown Food \& Wine0.3 km
  • Crown Point Food \& Wine0.5 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Horns Tavern0.9 km
  • The Paxton0.8 km
  • The Great North Wood0.8 km
  • The Hope0.7 km
  • The Two Towers0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Crown Kebab0.5 km
  • La Cucina Di Daffy0.5 km
  • Gipsy Rose Cafe0.9 km
  • Golden Bowl0.8 km
  • Pintadera0.9 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Good Taste Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Kebab Hut0.8 km
  • Knights Hill Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Maxin Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Morley's0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Norwood0.9 km
  • Gipsy Hill1.0 km
  • Sydenham Hill1.6 km