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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 74 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
74
Deprivation level
8/10
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
25(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.76(-18%)
Other theft
8.81(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(-32%)
Theft from the person
6.58(-37%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Camberwell North area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £1,215,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats61£385,000
Terraced13£870,500

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

SE55SJ

St Giles

SE55SP

St Giles

SE57FQ

Lomond Grove

SE57FW

Horsnell Close

SE57HT

Elmington Estate

SE57NJ

Brisbane Street

SE57PX

Sam King Walk

SE57QQ

Jago Walk

SE55TB

St Giles

SE57DX

Belham Walk

SE57FU

Benhill Road

SE57FX

Elmington Road

SE57QL

Elmington Estate

SE55SL

St Giles

SE57PF

Draycott Close

SE57TT

Southampton Way

SE57BB

Don Phelan Close

SE55SE

Peckham Road

SE55SS

St Giles

SE57FL

Dobson Walk

SE57RP

St Giles Road

SE55SZ

St Giles

SE57RB

Elmington Road

SE57SD

Havil Street

SE57TR

Coleman Road

SE58QN

Peckham Road

SE57RW

Ada Road

SE57SE

Sedgmoor Place

SE58FG

Wilson Road

SE57RU

Havil Street

SE156BP

Tower Mill Road

SE156EW

Peckham Grove

SE57EA

Kimpton Road

SE57GY

Lomond Grove

SE58QW

Peckham Road

SE57FR

Southampton Way

SE156AW

Peckham Grove

SE57AZ

Don Phelan Close

SE57RY

Havil Street

SE58HE

Graces Mews

SE58NS

Vestry Mews

SE57QF

Gables Close

SE57QZ

Elmington Road

SE156FX

Tower Mill Road

SE57ET

Southampton Way

SE57SS

Claremont Villas

SE156BS

Tower Mill Road

SE57LN

Camberwell Church Street

SE57QE

Gables Close

SE57TB

Rainbow Street

SE57PJ

Picton Street

SE57RZ

Harris Street

SE57SA

Harris Street

SE57TE

Bonsor Street

SE58UA

Peckham Road

SE57EU

Southampton Way

SE57FT

Benhill Road

SE57SN

Coleby Path

SE55SY

St Giles

SE55TE

St Giles

SE57ED

Dalwood Street

SE57FP

Sam King Walk

SE57HJ

Bullace Row

SE57ST

Cottage Green

SE57JW

Camberwell Green

SE57QD

Durfey Place

SE57RG

St Giles Road

SE57BL

Peabody Estate

SE57GD

Wells Way

SE57LY

Vicarage Grove

SE57ND

Peckham Road

SE57NZ

Bantry Street

SE57PQ

Picton Street

SE57HL

Elmington Road

SE57HS

Lomond Grove

SE57QW

Elmington Estate

SE57RQ

Sedgmoor Place

SE58JT

Camberwell Church Street

SE156AB

Peckham Grove

SE57FA

New Church Road

SE58PE

Wilson Road

SE55SG

St Giles

SE57TS

Southampton Way

SE55SU

St Giles

SE57NL

Brisbane Street

SE57PT

Harris Street

SE57PU

Harris Street

SE57SZ

Wells Way

SE156FR

Peckham Grove

SE57NG

Caspian Street

SE57QH

Picton Street

SE58UP

Peckham Road

SE55TD

St Giles

SE57LZ

Benhill Road

SE58UR

Peckham Road

SE58UW

Peckham Road

SE57RT

Sedgmoor Place

SE156ED

Newent Close

SE57TZ

Tilson Close

SE55SF

St Giles

Data Sources

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