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West Dulwich
Lambeth, London
West Dulwich sits on the boundary between Lambeth and Southwark, a quiet residential ward stretching from Tulse Hill up to the Dulwich Estate. Eight listed buildings — including the Grade I Church of All Saints and the Grade II Rosendale public house — mark a more heritage-rich corner than most of this part of south London. Seventeen outstanding-rated schools fall within the catchment, with Dulwich College and Dulwich Prep nearby, and West Dulwich station on the Thameslink line puts Victoria within twenty minutes. Safety scores sit above the London median. The downsides are on amenity depth rather than structural: green space inside the ward comes to under eight hectares, so walkers rely on Brockwell Park and Dulwich Park next door; conservation area cover reaches 15%; and the high street amenities are modest at 20 food and 90 non-food venues, with most evening activity happening in Herne Hill or East Dulwich.
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- Moderate public-transport access
- 8 listed buildings
- 14.9% covered by a conservation area
- 6 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 km
- Largest green space: Peabody Hill Wood (3.1 hectares)
- 111 open venues (21 food and drink, 90 other)
West Dulwich score highlights
- Nature Access Strong access to green space and waterways (score 59/100).
- Safety Low recorded crime relative to the rest of London (score 59/100).
- Area development Little recent major-development activity (score 0/100).
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Property prices & growth
47/ 100
- Purchase affordability35
- Rent affordability30
- Price momentum (5yr)49
- Activity (turnover)68
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Safety
59/ 100
- Personal safety68
- Property crime43
- Anti-social behaviour68
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Connectivity
38/ 100
Median public-transport access is moderate (TfL PTAL 3.0 of 8 across this ward).
Air & Quiet
41/ 100
- Air quality28
- Quietness60
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Cultural Signal
22/ 100
- Nightlife7
- Dining7
- Arts & culture0
- Retail & shops7
- Sports & recreation0
- Independent scene64
- Vitality (openings, diversity)44
111 open venues nearby — 21 food & drink, 90 other.
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Education
58/ 100
- Primary schools50
- Secondary schools66
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Heritage
39/ 100
8 listed buildings · 15% under a conservation area
- Church of All SaintsGrade I
- Gothic LodgeGrade II
- The Rosendale Public HouseGrade II
From Historic England's National Heritage List for England.
Nature Access
59/ 100
- Green spaces76
- Waterways30
Largest green space: Peabody Hill Wood (3 ha). ~8 ha of green space in total.
Area development
0/ 100
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