Southwark · London

Living in Dulwich

Dulwich sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. Crime perception here is among the best we track. Green space is a genuine strength rather than a token park.

Average to buy
£720k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2100/mo
vs London average
+30%
Est. to central London
~29 min
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How Dulwich scores

Safety9/10
Schools10/10
Parks & green space9/10
Transport5/10
Diversity & inclusion6/10
LGBTQ+ friendly7/10
Buzz & nightlife4/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Dulwich gives you a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, churches and a big park.

✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ churches✓ a big park

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Dulwich tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety; runners, dog-walkers and green-space lovers.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£720k — 30% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2100 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £145k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Dulwich a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Dulwich scores 9/10 for safety, 10/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.

How much does a home in Dulwich cost in 2026?

Around £720k on average to buy (30% above the London average) and roughly £2100 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £145k with a 10% deposit.

Is Dulwich well connected?

Dulwich scores 5/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 29 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Herne Hill£640k avg · safety 7/10East Dulwich£640k avg · safety 7/10Forest Hill£500k avg · safety 7/10
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