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Camberwell Green

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About

Camberwell Green ward sits in the borough of Southwark, centred around its historic triangular common. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment buildings lining its streets. Denmark Hill station provides rail links, and several bus routes converge at the busy junction by the green itself.

The green serves as a focal point, hosting a regular market and the distinctive Camberwell Public Baths and Washhouse building. Local commerce clusters along Camberwell Church Street and Camberwell Road, with a variety of independent shops and eateries. The Maudsley Hospital, a significant psychiatric institution, is a major local employer situated within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Camberwell Green has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.7% 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 £64,736 per year. There are 10 schools in Camberwell Green: 6 primary (1 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 15,509 people, with a population density of about 16,694.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54.7%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Camberwell Green Population
15,509
Population density
16,694.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.97(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.65(+64%)
Shoplifting
27.92(+176%)
Theft from the person
17.54(+67%)
Other theft
16.83(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,192
27.04%
African
3,586
23.13%
Other White
1,696
10.94%
Other
1,334
8.6%
Caribbean
1,150
7.42%
Total population: 15,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,436
49.65%
No qualifications
2,147
16.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,540
11.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,111
8.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
980
7.56%
Total 16+ residents: 12,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,350
34.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,359
19.89%
Other social rented
1,202
17.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,094
16.01%
Owns outright
410
6%
Total households: 6,833

Property prices in Camberwell Green

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £444,500 in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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
Flats97£400,000
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000
Terraced12£887,500

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

SE57NG

Caspian Street

SE57QH

Picton Street

SE59ES

Denmark Road

SE50DU

Bethwin Road

SE50UE

Wyndham Road

SE50WG

Camberwell Station Road

SE57LG

Rust Square

SE59ET

Denmark Road

SE50HB

Camberwell Road

SE50AS

Comber Grove

SE50BS

Wyndham Road

SE50YD

Bethwin Road

SE50YN

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.