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Burgess Park

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About

Burgess Park is a large green space in Southwark, covering 56 hectares. The park features open grasslands, sports facilities, and a lake, offering a mix of recreational and natural areas. It connects several neighborhoods, including Camberwell, Walworth, and Peckham, serving as a key green link in the urban landscape.

The park includes walking and cycling paths, a children’s playground, and a skate park. The lake attracts wildlife, making it a spot for birdwatching. Burgess Park also hosts community events and has a café near the lake. Its central location and varied amenities make it a practical space for both relaxation and activities.

Area overview

On average Burgess Park has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burgess Park is £45,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Burgess Park: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

134

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

54%

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Burgess Park Population

9,358

Population density

13,031.6 per km²

Demographics

African

2,284

24.41%

British

1,685

18.01%

Other

1,246

13.32%

Other White

973

10.4%

Caribbean

789

8.43%

Total population: 9,356

Housing

Social rents from council

1,403

44.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

783

24.98%

Other social rented

306

9.76%

Owns with a mortgage

287

9.16%

Owns outright

156

4.98%

Total households: 3,134

Property prices in Burgess Park

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £467,500 in Burgess Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	18	£382,500	£252,750	£318,500	£478,750	£561,750
Terraced	6	£745,000	£661,250	£667,500	£882,500	£1,276,250

10 years price trend in Burgess Park

All postcodes in Burgess Park

SE171TS

Beckway Street

SE172LF

Kinglake Street

SE172RT

Kinglake Street

SE172RL

Mina Road

SE171TT

Beckway Street

SE172LN

Alvey Street

SE172TU

Beaconsfield Road

SE172UT

Thurlow Walk

SE172EN

Beaconsfield Road

SE172JL

East Street

SE172QX

Mina Road

SE172RP

Upnor Way

SE172HT

Inville Road

SE172JW

Exon Street

SE172JX

Surrey Square

SE172UG

Thurlow Walk

SE50DB

Burgess Park

SE15YB

Glengall Road

SE156FS

Glengall Road

SE156NN

Glengall Road

SE172AH

Alvey Street

SE172LH

Kinglake Street

SE172LS

Madron Street

SE172NZ

Brettell Street

SE15BA

Malt Street

SE172RG

Aldbridge Street

SE172EH

Aylesbury Road

SE172GQ

Burgess Park

SE172JB

Inville Road

SE172JU

Surrey Square

SE172JZ

Burgess Park

SE172LE

Madron Street

SE172LL

Kinglake Street

SE172UF

Thurlow Walk

SE172JY

Surrey Square

SE172LQ

Kinglake Street

SE172RE

Bagshot Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail