In the 2016 EU referendum, Dulwich and West Norwood voted to remain in the European Union by an estimated 78%.

[2][3] Situated in South East London, the seat takes in all of Herne Hill, Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, Angell Town in Brixton, Gipsy Hill and West Norwood.

In addition, 33% of the population live in social housing, and roughly 10% are single parents.

This performance was poorer than the average fall of the Conservative vote in London and led the Almanac of British Politics to note that there was "now no question of this constituency being marginal.

The Green Party have two councillors in constituency and are the official opposition on Lambeth Council.