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Dulwich vs East Dulwich

Two areas people weigh against each other constantly. Here's the honest side-by-side - price, the seven life scores, and who each one actually suits.

Dulwich - average to buy
£700k
East Dulwich - average to buy
£700k
Dulwich - 2-bed rent
£2,100/mo
East Dulwich - 2-bed rent
£1,950/mo

Score by score

CriterionDulwichEast Dulwich
Safety5.3/103.1/10
Schools10/108/10
Parks & green space9/108/10
Transport5/105/10
Diversity & inclusion6/107/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/108/10
Buzz & nightlife4/106/10

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The short answer

On price they're close - about £700k against £700k, a gap small enough that it shouldn't decide it for you.

Dulwich scores clearly better on safety - 5.3/10 against 3.1/10.

Dulwich scores clearly better on schools - 10/10 against 8/10.

East Dulwich scores clearly better on buzz & nightlife - 6/10 against 4/10.

Who each one suits

If you're...Lean towardsBecause
Families with school-age childrenDulwichstronger combination of school and green-space scores
Young professionalsEast Dulwichmore going on in the evening and better connections
First-time buyersDulwichbetter price-to-transport trade-off
Anyone wanting a quieter lifeDulwichcalmer, greener and lower-crime scoring

Common questions

Is Dulwich or East Dulwich cheaper?

East Dulwich is cheaper on average. Dulwich runs about £700k to buy and £2,100/mo to rent a two-bed; East Dulwich is around £700k and £1,950/mo.

Is Dulwich or East Dulwich better for families?

Dulwich scores better on the combination families usually weigh most - schools, green space and safety. Dulwich scores 10/10 for schools and 9/10 for parks; East Dulwich scores 8/10 and 8/10.

Which has better transport, Dulwich or East Dulwich?

Dulwich scores 5/10 for transport and East Dulwich scores 5/10. Journey times depend far more on where you're actually going than on a general score - set your real destinations on the Boroughly map to compare door to door.

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