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Camberwell North

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About

Camberwell North sits within the London Borough of Southwark, bordering the central areas of Walworth and Elephant and Castle. The area is characterised by its dense residential streets, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment developments. Denmark Hill station provides key transport links via the Overground and Thameslink services, connecting residents directly to central London and beyond.

The local high street, Camberwell Road, serves as a primary commercial artery with a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and cafes. The area is home to King's College Hospital, a major teaching hospital that dominates part of the streetscape. Nearby Burgess Park offers extensive green space with a lake and sports facilities, providing a contrast to the urban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Camberwell North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 51.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camberwell North is £68,931 per year. There are 4 schools in Camberwell North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Camberwell North is home to around 9,880 people, with a population density of about 17,965.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
51.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Camberwell North Population
9,880
Population density
17,965.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.13(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.13(-29%)
Other theft
7.79(-32%)
Theft from the person
7.09(-24%)
Burglary
6.78(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,016
30.51%
African
2,106
21.31%
Other White
1,059
10.71%
Caribbean
781
7.9%
Other
721
7.29%
Total population: 9,885

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,123
49.99%
No qualifications
1,299
15.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
13.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
672
8.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
565
6.85%
Total 16+ residents: 8,247

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,378
34.25%
Owns with a mortgage
803
19.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
800
19.89%
Other social rented
498
12.38%
Owns outright
267
6.64%
Total households: 4,023

Property prices in Camberwell North

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Camberwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £895,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Camberwell North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£365,000£6,333
Terraced6£667,750£7,783

10 years median price trend in Camberwell North

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

All postcodes in Camberwell North

SE55TD

St Giles

SE57DA

Don Phelan Close

SE58QN

Peckham Road

SE55SL

St Giles

SE57JN

Camberwell Green

SE57TD

Rainbow Street

SE57NF

Edmund Street

SE57RU

Havil Street

SE57RZ

Harris Street

SE57HU

Elmington Estate

SE57LZ

Benhill Road

SE57PZ

Camberwell Green

SE57RJ

Brunswick Park

SE57QJ

Picton Street

SE57SY

Cottage Green

SE57SZ

Wells Way

SE57RT

Sedgmoor Place

SE57RG

St Giles Road

SE57QL

Elmington Estate

SE57NB

Peckham Road

SE57RA

Elmington Road

SE57BB

Don Phelan Close

SE58JT

Camberwell Church Street

SE55SR

St Giles

SE57TR

Coleman Road

SE57BA

Harvey Road

SE57NZ

Bantry Street

SE57LW

Vicarage Grove

SE57FR

Southampton Way

SE57TJ

Burgess Business Park

SE156BS

Tower Mill Road

SE57SL

Stacy Path

SE57LY

Vicarage Grove

SE57BQ

Peabody Estate

SE57EU

Southampton Way

SE57TZ

Tilson Close

SE156AB

Peckham Grove

SE57ND

Peckham Road

SE57LL

Camberwell Glebe

SE57HW

Lomond Grove

SE57FT

Benhill Road

SE55SZ

St Giles

SE57RN

St Giles Road

SE55ST

St Giles

SE57PF

Draycott Close

SE57EW

Southampton Way

SE58HE

Graces Mews

SE57NJ

Brisbane Street

SE57TG

Coleman Road

SE57TE

Bonsor Street

SE57QF

Gables Close

SE55SP

St Giles

SE57TA

Dowlas Street

SE57SX

Southampton Way

SE57AL

Camberwell Green

SE57NH

Edmund Street

SE58QL

Peckham Road

SE57JL

Sears Street

SE57FH

Marianne Close

SE57TH

Coleman Road

SE57GG

Camberwell Green

SE57DL

St Giles

SE57PH

Edmund Street

SE55SQ

St Giles

SE58FG

Wilson Road

SE57JW

Camberwell Green

SE57QE

Gables Close

SE55SH

St Giles

SE57HG

Lomond Grove

SE57PS

Notley Street

SE57LS

Havil Street

SE57FG

St Giles

SE156BY

Tower Mill Road

SE57NR

Edmund Street

SE55SX

St Giles

SE57SG

Melbury Drive

SE57QH

Picton Street

SE57TS

Southampton Way

SE57GA

Wells Way

SE55SY

St Giles

SE57GY

Lomond Grove

SE57SA

Harris Street

SE57RQ

Sedgmoor Place

SE57RW

Ada Road

SE156BP

Tower Mill Road

SE57FU

Benhill Road

SE57RX

Harris Street

SE57RR

Brunswick Villas

SE55SD

St Giles

SE55TE

St Giles

SE57QS

Hopewell Yard

SE57HS

Lomond Grove

SE57AY

Mary Datchelor Close

SE57DB

Don Phelan Close

SE57AQ

Camberwell Green

SE57SB

Havil Street

SE58NS

Vestry Mews

SE57AZ

Don Phelan Close

SE57RD

Sansom Street

SE57EJ

Southampton Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.