This area is made up of the neighbourhoods of West Dulwich and Tulse Hill, located in the southern Borough of Lambeth. The locality offers residents lots of space, greenery, parks, and tree lined streets, creating a village like atmosphere. There are a few pubs and restaurants directly in the neighbourhood, including the Rosendale, which is a local favourite, but more can be found nearby in the areas of East Dulwich and Brixton. There is also a local butcher, Scotch Meats Independent Fine Foods, which is so popular it has a long Saturday morning queue! Additionally, this neighbourhood is home to West Dulwich Station, which can get residents to Victoria station in 15 minutes, making it an excellent location for those who are looking for an easy commute and lots of green space.

This neighbourhood was first recorded as West Dilwysh in 1344, and did not officially become West Dulwich until 1926. Hesitant growth began here after the opening of Dulwich station in 1863. Rosendale Road, one of the main roads through the area, was made so wide and grand as part of a plan to make it part of a grand processional route to the Crystal Palace; however, sadly this never came to be. The main phase of construction in the neighbourhood came in the years before the First World War, and sadly during the Second World War the area was heavily bombed. West Dulwich Congregational church, which stood on what is today Grove Road, was wiped out by a direct bomb strike and All Saint’s Church was damaged but subsequently restored, and is still functional today.

During WWII the crypt at All Saints’ Church was used as an air-raid shelter. Most services were also held there during that time for safety as the crypt’s windows could be easily blacked out.

The neighbourhood’s lack of bars and late-night restaurants can make it seem a bit boring, especially for those interested in that kind of lifestyle. Because of this fact, the area is extremely peaceful and relaxing, making it especially attractive to families and older residents.

The local council is committed to the conservation of Dulwich Village, and wants to protect it as a historic area, whilst also ensuring that there is a good balance of commercial use, alongside the protection of the amenity of residential areas. As such, there are no major developments planned from the council and there is only minimal interest from developers in comparison with many other parts of London. Nonetheless proposals have been put forward for the construction of a small new stadium to house Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, a team which plays in the 6th tier of English football despite being more than 130 years old. Located next to the Sainsbury’s in the north of this neighbourhood, this project consists of one main stand and club house.