Southwark · London
East Dulwich sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos.
Day to day, East Dulwich gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a street market and churches.
Based on its profile, East Dulwich tends to work best for LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £640k — 16% above the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1950 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £130k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: East Dulwich scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 5/10 for transport. It tends to suit LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.
Around £640k on average to buy (16% above the London average) and roughly £1950 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £130k with a 10% deposit.
East Dulwich scores 5/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 25 minutes.