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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 130 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
130
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
47.74(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.75(+42%)
Shoplifting
35.63(+252%)
Theft from the person
14.5(+38%)
Other theft
14.23(+22%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £1,260,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats73£395,000
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000
Terraced7£955,000

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

SE59HD

Lowth Road

SE50YP

Laxley Close

SE55JP

Camberwell Station Road

SE55PU

Camberwell Green

SE50SU

Camberwell New Road

SE50UN

Wyndham Road

SE50UW

Wesson Mead

SE59HE

Crawford Estate

SE50LT

Redcar Street

SE50XS

Wyndham Estate

SE55LA

Camberwell Station Road

SE57JE

Elmington Estate

SE59NN

Crawford Estate

SE50JZ

Hodister Close

SE50SX

Warham Street

SE50TE

Thompson Avenue

SE57AB

Camberwell Green

SE57BN

Peabody Estate

SE58RT

Denmark Hill

SE59BD

Lowth Road

SE59EY

Denmark Road

SE50SJ

Bethwin Road

SE50TU

Camberwell New Road

SE50UH

Wyndham Road

SE55FQ

Camberwell Station Road

SE55PW

Camberwell Green

SE50AZ

Camberwell Road

SE50XH

John Ruskin Street

SE59LE

County Grove

SE59LF

County Grove

SE50EA

Camberwell Road

SE50RP

Camberwell New Road

SE50YS

Camberwell Station Road

SE57BF

Kimpton Road

SE50SQ

Camberwell Station Road

SE50XQ

John Ruskin Street

SE50YA

Kirwyn Way

SE55LP

Camberwell Station Road

SE59ES

Denmark Road

SE50UE

Wyndham Road

SE50WG

Camberwell Station Road

SE59ET

Denmark Road

SE50AS

Comber Grove

SE50BS

Wyndham Road

SE50YD

Bethwin Road

SE57JA

Elmington Estate

SE57JB

Elmington Estate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.