Dulwich

Population

44,944

Crime per 1,000 residents

295

Schools

16

Parks

21

Stations

6

GP practices

32

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Dulwich is a leafy South London area known for Dulwich Village, good schools, parks and attractive period homes. It sits close to Herne Hill, Forest Hill and Peckham.

Vibe and lifestyle

Green, affluent and family-friendly with a calm village feel. Popular with families, professionals and buyers seeking space and schools.

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Safety and crime trends

13,217 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (3,285) Anti Social Behaviour (2,764) Vehicle Crime (2,096) Other Theft (1,091) Burglary (828)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 16 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary and 1 special schools), alongside 32 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 8Outstanding: 5Not Inspected: 2Requires Improvement: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 44,944 across 18,702 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £883,308, based on 1,958 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 7 supermarkets, 6 transport stations, 21 parks and 6 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 5 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.