Area guide — SE22
Moving to East Dulwich
Homes in East Dulwich sold for an average of £858,500 over the last 12 months, around 22% above the wider London average. Lordship Lane's independents, flat-fronted Victorian terraces and the Dulwich schools cluster next door — south-east London's steadiest family ladder. A typical purchase takes 12–16 weeks and costs around £37,675 in fees and taxes on top of the price.
Buying a property: What do I need to do?
Less than you fear, more than you’d guess — and doing things in the right order makes a difference. This is the start of a to-do list that Navo will customise for your property purchase.
Your first four steps
Navo sequences the whole 12–16 weeks and chases what’s slow.
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Start tracking your moveWhat do homes cost here?
Up 4.4% on the year, from 374 recorded sales.
| Property type | Avg. price | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £529,000 | |
| Terraced | £1,090,000 | |
| Semi-detached | £1,369,000 | |
| Detached | £1,675,500 |
Flats make up 50% of sales here, which pulls the headline average below the house figures.
How much does it cost to move?
As well as the purchase price
Living there
School counts are last ratings under the previous Ofsted inspection framework (retired September 2024).
Questions people ask
Is East Dulwich a good place to buy?
Prices rose 4.4% over the last 12 months, across 374 recorded sales. Lordship Lane's independents, flat-fronted Victorian terraces and the Dulwich schools cluster next door — south-east London's steadiest family ladder.
What do homes cost in East Dulwich?
The average sold price in the 12 months to March 2026 was £858,500 — around 22% above the wider London average. Flats average £529,000, terraced houses average £1,090,000, semis average £1,369,000.
What are moving costs in East Dulwich?
Buying an average-priced £858,500 home typically costs around £37,675 on top of the price — roughly £32,925 of stamp duty plus survey, conveyancing and removals. Our moving-cost estimator breaks it down for your own price.
How long does buying take in East Dulwich?
A typical purchase runs 12–16 weeks from offer accepted to keys — and the biggest delays are usually avoidable ones, like instructing a solicitor late.