Truepenny’s estate agents in Dulwich offer a range of property services including sales, lettings and property management. Located on East Dulwich high street, we have helped thousands of people buy, sell or rent properties in the local area. We pride ourselves on our professional property advice and personal, friendly service. As a local Dulwich estate agency, we have the reputation as local property experts. We know the Dulwich property market inside out and use this expertise to provide a quality service that is efficient and friendly.

Our Dulwich estate agents specialise in property for sale and rent in Dulwich and the surrounding neighbourhoods, including East Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Nunhead and all SE19 and SE22 postcodes. Dulwich is full of interesting properties and our property portfolio reflects the diversity of homes in the area, from suburban villas to affordable flats.

As a smaller estate agent in Dulwich, we offer a personal service. We are proud to be part of the local community and committed to helping locals buy, rent, sell or let their homes. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to sell, a landlord needing property management services or a buyer or tenant, we can help with your property requirements.

To find out more about our estate agents in Dulwich, contact us or pop into our local branch today.

Our Areas

Our Estate Agents in Dulwich covers property across a range of south London neighbourhoods, including SE4, SE5, SE14, SE15 and SE19. For a full breakdown of our areas, see below. Our experienced team provide a high level of customer care and professionalism and have a track record for selling and letting property in the region.

Dulwich Property and Area Guide

Dulwich is a picturesque, historic neighbourhood in South East London with a distinctly rural feel. The Dulwich area consists of the popular Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and West Dulwich. Herne Hill in the Southwark half is also part of what’s known as the ‘North Dulwich Triangle’. In Dulwich, you can find an excellent selection of family homes in stunning Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian properties.

If you are looking to buy or rent in South East London, Dulwich has plenty to offer. In this Dulwich area guide, you will find out what it’s like to live in this leafy village-like area of London.

Properties in Dulwich

Dulwich became a residential area of London in the 19th century. Initially, the rural area was for relatively affluent London workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city centre. So properties in Dulwich were built with enough space for families. For this reason, four and five-bedroom period properties dominate the area.

In Dulwich, you will find beautiful Victorian and Edwardian properties, along with some pre-war and Tudor family homes. However, you will also find a range of properties, from cottage style houses to mid-century detached houses from the 1950s and ‘60s.

Dulwich Village has many family homes set in stunning surroundings. Here you can find period and traditional grade-listed Georgian houses in amongst fine Victorian and Edwardian mansions. Many of the period properties have been renovated to create contemporary family living spaces with modern appliances. There are several spacious two- and three-storey detached home in the village with between five and seven bedrooms.

Like Dulwich Village, West Dulwich is mainly dominated by large five and six-bedroom detached houses from the 1920s. However, you will also find many well-designed mid-century three and four-bedroom townhouses and flats.

East Dulwich mainly comprises spacious Victorian and Edwardian terraced family homes situated on quiet streets. However, you will also find several cottage style homes surrounded by extensive gardens located in leafy neighbourhoods.

Dulwich properties are not all about period architecture. In Dulwich Village, there are fine examples of modern housing designed by the iconic German builder Johann Huf. Contemporary buildings in the HUF HOUS style offer the ultimate living in zero-energy buildings in a landscaped environment.

Around the village, you will also find estates of flats and homes built in the 1960s by local builder Wates. These ‘system build’ houses are popular for families moving to the area as they are more affordable than period properties.

Suppose you are looking for more affordable housing in Dulwich. In that case, streets in East Dulwich and around the Kingswood estate are excellent choices.

New Build Homes in Dulwich

New housing developments are primarily in East Dulwich and West Dulwich. The Dulwich Estate Governors protect Dulwich Village from development, meaning that new homes are hard to come by in the village.

Lordship Lane has several new build apartment buildings offering a range of one and two-bedroom apartments and maisonettes for sale or on the ‘help to buy’ scheme. There are also new developments on Crystal Palace Road and Grove Vale. The new developments consist of one to three-bedroom flats or three-bedroom houses.

Best Roads in Dulwich

Dulwich is a desirable place to live in south London. A large number of well-appointed, family-sized Victorian and Edwardian period houses make the neighbourhood popular with families.

The best roads are in Dulwich Village. College Road is one of the best areas due to the large modern detached houses and proximity to Dulwich Park, Dulwich Sports Ground, and the golf course.

Other popular roads in Dulwich are off East Dulwich Grove because it is close to the desirable Charter School. Some attractive family homes are located in Ashbourne Grove, Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich Road and St. Francis Road.

Roads like Rosendale Road, Burbage Road and Norwood Road have detached and semi-detached houses with views over some of Dulwich’s best green spaces.

Renting Property in Dulwich

Renting a house or flat in Dulwich is popular for people who work in the city centre but want the tranquillity of a small town. In addition, because of the excellent schools in Dulwich, the area attracts many families.

Most rental properties in Dulwich are one to three-bedroom flats or houses. However, compared to nearby areas like Peckham, Brixton and Lewisham, average rent prices tend to be higher. For example, the median rent for a one-bedroom flat in London is £1,200pcm. However, in Dulwich, you can expect to pay on average £1,500pcm.

To rent a three-bedroom semi-detached or terraced period house, you can expect to pay between £2,000 and £2,200pcm. A four and five-bedroom place can set you back on average between £3,500 and £4,400pcm.

Dulwich Transport

Close transport links to the city centre are one of the attractive features of living in Dulwich. Although there is no Tube service, the area is well connected by bus, rail, and road. The commute to central London is 15 to 20 minutes by train.

The main railway stations in Dulwich are North Dulwich, East Dulwich and West Dulwich. From these overground networks, you have direct connections to Victoria, Clapham Junction and London Bridge. Depending on where you live, you are either in transport Zones 2 or 3.

There are plenty of bus routes connecting all areas of Dulwich to the centre of London. Popular services are buses P4, P13, 37, 42, 176 and 3.

However, if you prefer cycling, there is an excellent cycle route taking you to Canary Wharf within 30 minutes.

Dulwich is also well connected by road. The neighbourhood is only five minutes away from the South Circular and one hour’s drive from the M25. If you want to fly, then Gatwick Airport is only one hour by car. Additionally, you can easily get to London City Airport by public transport.

Dulwich Employment

Dulwich has plenty of employment opportunities, mainly in the hospitality and care sector. However, its proximity to central London means that most people living in Dulwich work in the city. Canary Wharf, the city’s financial district, is a 40-minute commute on the Overground rail network. There are also strong transport links to most areas of south and central London.

Dulwich Schools

Dulwich is home to some of the most outstanding primary and comprehensive schools in the city. The three top independent schools are Dulwich College, James Allens Girls’ School, and Alleyn’s.

For primary school education, the best school is the “outstanding” Harris Primary in Lordship Lane. Other notable Dulwich primary schools include Heber, Bellenden, Dulwich Hamlet Junior School and Dulwich Village Infants’ School.

The new Charter School East Dulwich is a sought-after comprehensive co-ed school offering top-class education to students from age 11 to 18. Other high schools with an Ofsted “outstanding” rating include Harris Boys’ Academy, Harris Girls’ Academy and St. Thomas the Apostle RC school.

Dulwich Leisure

There are plenty of open green spaces in all areas of Dulwich. For example, Dulwich Park is an expansive green meadow with a boating lake, tennis courts, and cycle track. The park is close to Brockwell Park, which has several historic buildings, the famous Brockwell Lido in its Grade II Art Deco building, and walled gardens.

Dulwich Village offers a wide range of independent boutiques, small shops and restaurants. There are also several pubs and bars within the village. In East Dulwich, Lordship Lane is the place to go for its chic and fancy pubs, restaurants, and cafes. It is also home to the only ‘Concrete House’ in the country.

Other leisure activities in Dulwich include the Dulwich Leisure Centre, the Picturehouse cinema, and the East Dulwich Tavern. Additionally, the oldest picture gallery in the world — the Dulwich Picture Gallery — has spectacular exhibitions featuring works by Thomas Gainsborough, Rembrandt and Canaletto.

Living in Dulwich

Dulwich retains the feel of an unspoiled English village. Living in the area allows you to enjoy elements of English countryside life but only 20 minutes from central London. Dulwich Village is a popular destination for families, with top-class schools and plenty of beautiful parks and gardens in the neighbourhood.