Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ East Dulwich is an area of South East London, England in the London Borough of Southwark. It forms the eastern part of Dulwich, with Peckham to the east and Camberwell to the north. East Dulwich is home to the dog kennel hill statue which is lit in the snow. This South London suburb was first developed in the nineteenth century on land owned by the College of God’s Gift. “
What else is close to East Dulwich?
Whenever you’re not sure about if you want to move into an area for sure, making sure that you have considered your other options is important to confirm a decision or perhaps sway you in another direction. Find some other nearby regions to help you make a decision about East Dulwich.
Some great things about East Dulwich
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, East Dulwich has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in East Dulwich.
Gyms in East Dulwich
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in East Dulwich.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Leisure Centre | 2B Crystal Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 320 |
| Healthy Switch London | 2B Crystal Palace Rd, East Dulwich | 4.3 | N/A |
| Sweaty Betty | 17 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 12 |
| Phoenix Eye Wing Tsun Association – Dulwich | Alleynes school, London | 4.3 | 11 |
| Ae Pilates | 59 East Dulwich Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| JAGS Sports Club | Red Post Hill, London | 4.3 | 224 |
| Love Yoga Life | 23 Dulwich Village, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Push Studios | 21 Blackwater Street, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Nain Shereena | 137-138 Bredinghurst, Overhill Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Scala Personal Training | 2 Crystal Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 53 |
| FitFor | 116 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 52 |
| Pilates Club East Dulwich | St Peter / St Clements Church Hall,, 140 Friern Road, Entrance on Barry Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| High Vibe | 6 Melbourne Grove, London | 4.3 | 53 |
| Energy Therapy | 102 Grove Vale, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Soulflow Yoga London | 184 Crystal Palace Road, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Move Well London | Mission Bubble, 21 Blackwater Street, Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Mission Bubble Studios | Unit 8, Blackwater Court, 17-19 Blackwater Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Studio22 | 18a Upland Road, London | 4.3 | 42 |
| Bonnici Karen | 45A Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Oru Space: Coworking, Cafe, Yoga | 20 – 22 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 116 |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of East Dulwich. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page
Museums & Galleries in the area
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for East Dulwich below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| House of Dreams Museum | 45 Melbourne Grove, London | 4.7 | 66 |
The types of restaurants
East Dulwich has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmerston | 91 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 648 |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) | 121 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 746 |
| Firezza – Dulwich | 159 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 185 |
| Franklins London | 157 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 445 |
| East Dulwich Tavern | 1 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 1080 |
| The Herne Tavern | 2 Forest Hill Road, London | 4.3 | 529 |
| The Actress | 90 Crystal Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 582 |
| 148 Chinese Restaurant | 148 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 258 |
| Great Exhibition | 193 Crystal Palace Road, London | 4.3 | 578 |
| Memsaab Indian Cuisine | 44 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 363 |
| Boulangerie Jade | 145 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 352 |
| East Dulwich Picturehouse & Cafe | 116a Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 997 |
| Kanella & Co. | 106 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 281 |
| Kix Bar + Kitchen | 57 North Cross Road, London | 4.3 | 69 |
| Signoria London | 53 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 183 |
| MEATliquor Restaurant East Dulwich | 37 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 817 |
| Magic Wok | 379 Lordship Lane, London | 4.3 | 78 |
| Village Tandoori Indian Restaurant London | 71 East Dulwich Grove, London | 4.3 | 54 |
| Jaflong Tandoori | 42 East Dulwich Road, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 40 East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich | 4.3 | 138 |
Parks and green spaces in East Dulwich
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if East Dulwich offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in East Dulwich. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of East Dulwich
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Actress | 90 Crystal Palace Road East Dulwich SE22 9EY | Just off Lordship Lane this pub specialises in oven baked pizza. Westons Old Rosie cider has been seen here. |
| Bishop | 27 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8EW | Formerly the Foresters Arms this pub has been converted into a contemporary bar style with large front windows. Bare-boarded at the front and carpeted towards the rear. Bar counter with 4 handpumps is on the right hand side. Midnight or later closing time every day. |
| Castle | 280 Crystal Palace Road East Dulwich SE22 9JJ | A traditional late Victorian public house retaining many original features. In addition to the large main room there is a separate bar on the ground floor and a function room upstairs. One handpump on the bar counter. |
| Cherry Tree | 31-33 Grove Vale East Dulwich SE22 8EQ | A spacious former Truman’s pub which has latterly been opened up internally to form a single area with a modern central island bar. Seating is a mix of sofas, tables & chairs and bar stools. Has outdoor seating at the front and a paved garden area to the rear. Hosts a DJ at weekends. Usually has 3-5 five real ales on handpump, mainly from Sharp’s, Sambrook’s and Hogs Back. Also has a real cider on handpump. Acquired by Young’s as pub operator, from Redcomb Pubs in January 2019. |
| Clock House | 196a Peckham Rye East Dulwich SE22 9QA | Deceptively spacious Young’s pub with mainly contemporary styling, situated overlooking the green open space of Peckham Rye. The small front bar leads through to a larger rear seating area. In the summer months the front of the pub opens out directly onto the large, paved, outdoor seating area. Has an upstairs function room with private bar. Quiz night on Tuesdays. Has an area to the left of the building called Blake’s, for craft beer and cocktails. |
| Dulwich Constitutional Club | 33 East Dulwich Grove East Dulwich SE22 8PW | A members only drinking club based in the heart of Dulwich. Facilities include a bowls green, five snooker tables, two halls which are available for functions and two fully licensed bars, allegedly cheaper than anywhere in East Dulwich. First opened at this site in November 1888 and the bowling green was laid in the following year. |
| East Dulwich Tavern | 1 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8EW | Traditional pub on a striking semi-circular corner site and containing antique furniture with comfortable seating areas giving a cosy effect with the subdued lighting. The wooden floor boards surround many distinctive original floor tiles of varying patterns. The food is good quality. Outdoor seating on the pavement. Jazz events are held at the upstairs rooms (The Lodge). The Lodge is also available for private functions. |
| Franklins | 157 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8HX | A free house/bar & restaurant opened in 1999 in former commercial premises. |
| Great Exhibition | 193 Crystal Palace Road East Dulwich SE22 9EP | Victorian pub, formerly the Crystal Palace Tavern. Ex-Allied, then Punch, until it was renamed when taken over in 2012 by the Inn Brighton pub company (from 2014 renamed to the Laine Pub Company). Whilst the historic two-bar layout no longer exists, the current incarnation does however create an excellent contemporary pub, which is very popular with the locals. Some period features do remain, particularly the side porch. Usually has 3 changing real ales in addition to the regular Laine’s Best. |
| Herne Tavern | 2 Forest Hill Road East Dulwich SE22 0RR | Just off Peckham Rye Park, the Herne Tavern is one of Britain’s Real Heritage Pubs for its original 1930s interior. There is a saloon bar and a dining room, and to the rear a conservatory leading to a landscaped garden with a separate function room, outside loo and children’s climbing frame – ideal for families in summer. Westons cider or perry is served on handpump and occasional beer festivals are held. Popular sporting events are shown on TV; board games are on offer and sometimes live music. |
| Lordship | 211 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8HA | Another reinvention and renaming sees the former Magdala Tavern now named the Lordship following its reopening on 19th March 2015. Again the emphasis is on food and wine. Real ale from Brockley Brewery and Timothy Taylor’s features along with keg offerings from the Meantime Brewery. |
| Palmerston | 91 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8EP | Smart gastro-pub sitting within a group of contemporary pubs along Lordship Lane in East Dulwich. |
| Plough | 381 Lordship Lane East Dulwich SE22 8JJ | Traditional pub serving real ale and food all day every day. The large single room, with its jet black painted wooden floor, wraps around the central bar area and is mainly laid out for eating at tables. There is a large conservatory to the side of the pub which leads on to a large paved garden and a raised and covered smoking area. There is substantial seating capacity outside on the street corner. 9 handpumps, 6 facing the entrance and 3 in the left hand bar area. Quiz night Thursday. |
| Watson’s General Telegraph | 108 Forest Hill Road East Dulwich SE22 0RS | Classic Truman’s pub, still with original outside decoration and detail, was the Forest Hill Tavern, hence why the buses that terminate outside still have that destination! Inside is open plan with a large bar at one side and a mixture of tables & chairs and sofas. There are open fires and some of the wood panelling survives. Outside the large garden is now mainly covered thanks to a large canopy providing protection from the elements. There are 6 handpumps with one given over to cider. Under Laine management and refurbished in January 2016. |
Estate agents in East Dulwich
If our guide on East Dulwich caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.
Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in East Dulwich.
How’s the local life around East Dulwich
East Dulwich is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly East Dulwich event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
Having a good grasp of what’s in East Dulwich and where helps get situated when moving. Our map compiles property price points and other details from this article to outline what’s available in East Dulwich.
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Post offices in East Dulwich
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in East Dulwich can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dulwich Post Office | 74-76 Lordship Lane, London | 2.1 | 107 |
| Post Office Forest Hill Road | 42 Forest Hill Road, London | 3.6 | 84 |
| Dulwich Village Post Office | 47 Dulwich Village, London | 3.9 | 18 |
In East Dulwich, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in East Dulwich to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dulwich | United Kingdom | 3.4 | 25 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in East Dulwich?
We weren’t able to locate medical institutions or stores in this neighbourhood. Let us know in the comments if we are wrong so we can add them to our list.
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In East Dulwich, what schools are nearby?
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of East Dulwich.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Leisure Centre | 2B Crystal Palace Road, London | 3.9 | 320 |
| Alleyn’s School | Townley Road, London | 4.5 | 19 |
| Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service | Goodrich Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| New Hope Christian Academy | Georgian House, 31 East Dulwich Grove, London | N/A | N/A |
| My Favourite Nursery | 55a Upland Road, London | 5 | 3 |
| Kumon Maths & English | Tell Grove, London | 5 | 13 |
| Little Winners Montessori Nursery | 3 Lacon Road, London | 5 | 7 |
| Purple Jay East Dulwich | 248 Upland Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Gumboots After School Playgroup | Community Centre, London | N/A | N/A |
| EDG Nursery | Georgian House, 31 East Dulwich Grove, London | 4.4 | 5 |
| Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich | Peckham Rye, London | 3.5 | 41 |
| Piplings Nursery | The Elms, Forest Hill Road, London | 3.2 | 11 |
| The Charter School East Dulwich | Jarvis Road, London | 2.3 | 6 |
| Slightly Ballroom | James Allen’s Prep School Hall, Green Dale, London | N/A | N/A |
| James Allen’s Girls’ School | 144 East Dulwich Grove, London | 3.8 | 19 |
| Goodrich Community Primary School | Dunstans Road, London | 3.5 | 11 |
| St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Dulwich | Etherow Street, London | 4.1 | 12 |
| Heber Primary School | Heber Road, London | 4.6 | 7 |
| LEYF – Gumboots Nursery & Pre-School | 171-173 Crystal Palace Road, London | 5 | 2 |
| Goose Green Primary School | Tintagel Crescent, London | 4.2 | 9 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026