Strong transport access with higher house prices

This public area guide compares West Dulwich in Lambeth using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.

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Is West Dulwich a good place to live?

West Dulwich may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Lambeth below.

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West Dulwich at a glance

Crime rate
Local result 14.23 per 1,000 people
National comparison
Middle 55th percentile
House prices
Local result £568,910
National comparison
Higher prices 92nd percentile
Schools
Local result 58th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Flood risk
Local result 50th percentile
National comparison
Middle
Transport
Local result 88th percentile
National comparison
Strong

Best fit and trade-offs

May suit

  • Movers who value stronger transport access

Watch out for

  • House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally

The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.

Crime rate in West Dulwich

Crime rate

Crime rate

14.23 per 1,000 people

Percentile

55th percentile nationally

Crime levels are around the national middle range.

House prices in West Dulwich

House prices

Average sold price

£568,910

Percentile

92nd percentile nationally

House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.

Schools in West Dulwich

Schools

58th percentile nationally

Flood risk in West Dulwich

Flood risk

50th percentile nationally

Transport in West Dulwich

Transport

88th percentile nationally

What the full report adds

This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.

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FAQs

Is West Dulwich a good place to live?

West Dulwich may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range, crime is around the national middle range and schools are around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.

Is West Dulwich safe?

West Dulwich ranks in the 55th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.

What are house prices like in West Dulwich?

The average sold price is £568,910, with house prices in the 92nd percentile nationally.

How are schools in West Dulwich?

Schools rank in the 58th percentile nationally for this public profile.

What neighbourhoods are near West Dulwich?

Nearby public profiles include Streatham Hill West & Thornton in Lambeth and Longlands in Bexley.