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Camberwell Green

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About

Camberwell Green centres on a historic triangular common, now a small park with mature trees and a war memorial. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian and Georgian terraced housing. It functions as a local hub with a library, health centre, and several supermarkets. The main road junction here is a major bus interchange, creating constant activity.

The area is anchored by the weekly Camberwell Market, held in the adjacent churchyard on Sundays. Independent shops, cafes, and pubs line Camberwell Church Street, serving the local community and students from nearby colleges. The presence of the Maudsley Hospital, a significant psychiatric institution, has shaped the area's character and services for over a century.

Area overview

On average Camberwell Green has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 56.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year. There are 7 schools in Camberwell Green: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Camberwell Green is home to around 11,312 people, with a population density of about 16,604.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Camberwell Green Population
11,312
Population density
16,604.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.29(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.81(+44%)
Shoplifting
32.27(+223%)
Other theft
14.76(+29%)
Theft from the person
12.11(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
2,878
25.44%
British
2,643
23.36%
Other White
1,192
10.54%
Other
985
8.71%
Caribbean
872
7.71%
Total population: 11,313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,612
49.21%
No qualifications
1,517
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,122
11.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
8.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 9,373

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,755
34.97%
Other social rented
1,011
20.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
962
19.17%
Owns with a mortgage
748
14.91%
Owns outright
293
5.84%
Total households: 5,018

Property prices in Camberwell Green

Median price£401,000
Price per sq ft£611
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £497K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 (about £611 per square foot) in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,750 up to £1,375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£631
Terraced4£1,020,000£696
Flats69£395,000£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camberwell Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£787,500
2017£455,500£770,000
2018£465,000£1,043,000
2019£481,250£760,000
2020£402,825£729,250
2021£368,000£840,000
2022£472,500£525,000
2023£392,500£942,500
2024£402,500£818,450
2025£388,500£955,000
2026£406,579£1,112,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£620£637
2017£719£643
2018£659£551
2019£635£557
2020£658£611
2021£586£671
2022£676£513
2023£625£723
2024£618£721
2025£611£695
2026£608
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camberwell Green in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.