Devane Way London, Lambeth
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (SE27), about 120 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 21903439.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Lambeth costs £2,047 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is West Norwood, about 50 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Knights Hill Surgery Suite 1, about 30 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 13% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 337 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2004 | 1 SE27 0DF | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 1 SE27 0DF | Detached | £128,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Lambeth in 2026-27: Band D £2,047 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,365 | £1,592 | £1,820 | £2,047 | £2,502 | £2,957 | £3,412 | £4,094 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (44% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 8 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 31-37 Auckland Hill, pending decision (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 248-250 Norwood Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 151 Palace Road, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Land On The Corner Of Avenue Park Road Thurlow Park Road London: up to 76 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- 260 Knight's Hill, permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
- 133-139 Leigham Court Road, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE27 0DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SE27 0JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 54 m and 63 m above sea level (58 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE27 0DF | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| SE27 0JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Norwood 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 50 m |
| Tulse Hill 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| West Dulwich 864,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Norwood Station | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Upper Noorwood Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 37 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.1 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Hill Surgery Suite 1 | 30 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wai C Yeap And Associates | 80 m |
| Hospital | Dulwich Community Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Streatham Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,200 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,300 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Knights Hill Recreation Ground 1.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,580 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Luke, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m north-east. 95 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Luke | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m north-east |
| West Norwood Memorial Park Tomb of John Britton | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north-east |
| West Norwood Memorial Park Tomb of Doctor Gideon Mantell | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m east |
| West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| West Norwood Memorial Park Tomb of Alexander Berens | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) east |
| ST MICHAEL'S CONVENT (formerly PARK HILL) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 7.6 km (4.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knight's Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Convent Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Norwood Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Biggin Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lambeth: see them on the Lambeth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian's School | Primary | 3–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Elmgreen School | Secondary | 11–19 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hitherfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Elm Wood School | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Crown Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Norwood School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dunraven School | All-through | 4–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Streatham Wells Primary | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARV One Stop SE27 0JD | Retailers - other | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Tickle Me Vegan SE27 0JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Convenience Stop SE27 0JD | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Papadom On The Hill SE27 0JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Sushi Handroll SE27 0JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Brucan Bakery SE27 0DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| The Horns Tavern SE27 0JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Morley's SE27 0JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Tickle Me SE27 0JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Pintadera SE27 0JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Yikou Cafe SE27 0JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Delly's SE27 0DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Comfort And Joy SE27 0HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Our Parks SE27 0JF | Other catering premises | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Southside Rehab Association SE27 0HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2021 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Drugs | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dunelm Grove (46); On or near Knight'S Hill Square (38); On or near Wolfington Road (31); On or near Devane Way (24); On or near Nettlefold Place (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 13% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 6% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Sustenance (retailers - other, SE27 0HS) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hannen Road · Nettlefold Place · Cotswold Street · Bloom Grove · Prioress Road · Saints Close · Knight's Hill · Cranfield Close · Knight's Hill Square · Langmead Street · Dunbar Street · Franklin Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.