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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. Approximately 56.5% 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 10 schools in Camberwell Green: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
56.5%
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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,750 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats71£395,000£6,533
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£6,793
Terraced3£955,000£7,411

10 years median price trend in Camberwell Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

All postcodes in Camberwell Green

SE59HE

Crawford Estate

SE57XT

Camberwell Station Road

SE50XQ

John Ruskin Street

SE57JD

Camberwell Road

SE50RP

Camberwell New Road

SE57AS

Camberwell Green

SE57BF

Kimpton Road

SE59HQ

Warner Road

SE50AX

Camberwell Passage

SE50LQ

Comber Grove

SE50BX

Tillings Close

SE50TD

Camberwell New Road

SE59EP

Denmark Road

SE57EB

Deynsford Road

SE50SJ

Bethwin Road

SE50TQ

Camberwell New Road

SE55NP

Camberwell Station Road

SE50AZ

Camberwell Road

SE50LU

Redcar Street

SE50LE

Comber Grove

SE59LY

Warner Road

SE55LA

Camberwell Station Road

SE50YB

Bethwin Road

SE59QR

Knatchbull Road

SE59WT

Camberwell Station Road

SE59LA

Mornington Mews

SE58SZ

Jephson Street

SE57BW

Peabody Estate

SE59NH

Valmar Road

SE59QS

Knatchbull Road

SE57FY

Broome Way

SE50YS

Camberwell Station Road

SE50JY

Badsworth Road

SE58QU

Camberwell Church Street

SE50YW

Bethwin Road

SE50NA

Redcar Street

SE59LX

Tillings Close

SE50LD

Comber Grove

SE59RU

Camberwell Station Road

SE50LG

Comber Grove

SE50YP

Laxley Close

SE50TB

Grimsel Path

SE50LP

Wyndham Road

SE58SE

Daneville Road

SE59HA

Lowth Road

SE50XX

Wyndham Road

SE55LP

Camberwell Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.