Living in SE27, Lambeth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE27 in Lambeth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Lambeth: £548,034, down 3.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE27
91 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE27 in the last 2 years, with a median of £465,000 and a range from £120,000 to £1,950,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT C 134 KNIGHTS HILL, SE27 0SR | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 112 NORWOOD HIGH STREET, SE27 9NH | flat-maisonette | £320,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 3 73 WOLFINGTON ROAD, SE27 0RH | flat-maisonette | £227,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| UPPER FLAT 181 AUCKLAND HILL, SE27 9PD | flat-maisonette | £440,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 6 ELDER ROAD, SE27 9NQ | terraced | £525,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| FLAT 1 56 NORWOOD HIGH STREET, SE27 9NR | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-03-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
152 schools within 3 miles , of which 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Rosendale Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Dulwich Hamlet Junior School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Dulwich Village Church of England Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
92 state primary and 26 state secondary schools within range, plus 14 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
14 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Aya College (Educational Provision), Dulwich College, Dulwich Prep & Senior, Fidelis College and others.
All 14 fee-paying schools near SE27, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
539 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE27 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Lambeth's figures.
Common questions about SE27
What is the average house price in SE27?
The average sold price in Lambeth is £548,034 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE27?
Prices in Lambeth are down 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE27?
The median of 91 recorded sales around central SE27 in the last 2 years is £465,000, ranging from £120,000 to £1,950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE27?
152 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE27, and 89% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE27?
539 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE27 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE27 at risk of flooding?
Central SE27 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE27 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 89% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £465,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 539 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE27 safe?
539 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE27 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE27 or SE21, SE27 or SE19, SE27 or SW16.
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