SE27 9PN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Cloud Road, 0.1km from West Norwood in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Gipsy Hill ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE27 9PN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £683k, up 9.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SE27 9PN are sourced from Output Area E00015437 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CLOUD ROAD, SE27 9PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CLOUD ROAD, SE27 9PN.
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35
£ 48,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, SE27 9PN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE27 9PN. The average age is 35.2. 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
Terraced
£ 685,000
10 sales · Mean £ 727,050
Semi-Detached
£ 514,000
8 sales · Mean £ 577,156
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE27 9PN is moderate at 55 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
Elm Wood School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Kingswood Primary School
Julian's School
Kingsdale Foundation School
The Norwood School
St Joseph's RC Infant School
Dulwich Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Superdrug0.8 km
- Afghan Stores0.7 km
- Blackbird Bakery0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- MN Norwood Halal Butchers0.8 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Horns Tavern0.6 km
- The Paxton0.6 km
- The Rosendale0.6 km
- Alleyns head0.9 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Four Hundred Rabbits0.8 km
- Gipsy Rose Cafe0.7 km
- Golden Bowl0.6 km
- O' Girasol0.8 km
- Pintadera0.6 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Ace Plaice0.8 km
- Kebab Hut0.6 km
- Knights Hill Fish Bar0.6 km
- Mojo Takeaway0.7 km
- Morley's0.6 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Norwood0.5 km
- Gipsy Hill1.0 km
- Sydenham Hill1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SE279PN · Data under Open Government Licence