Postcode report
Is SE27 9BB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SE27 9BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SE27 9BB is a postcode in Knight's Hill, Lambeth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SE27 9BB, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SE27 9BB are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SE27 9BB is based on Lambeth 031 Census 2021. It covers 7,822 residents, 11,112 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 48% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SE27 9BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SE27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £484k from 78 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SE27 9BB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 4 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SE27 9BB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SE27 9BB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 23 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SE27 9BB
Is SE27 9BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SE27 9BB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SE27 9BB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SE27 9BB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SE27 9BB?
LocaleIQ matched SE27 9BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SE27 9BB?
The latest median sold price is £484k based on 78 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SE27 9BB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.