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Camberwell South

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About

Camberwell South sits within the London Borough of Southwark, bordered by the green expanse of Dulwich to the south and the bustling centre of Camberwell to the north. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses lining quiet, tree-filled streets. Several local parks, including Goose Green and the larger Ruskin Park, provide communal green space for the community.

The area is anchored by the Denmark Hill railway station, a key transport hub with frequent services into central London. Alongside the King's College Hospital campus, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, this creates a steady flow of people and activity. Independent shops, cafes, and pubs are concentrated along Denmark Hill and Grove Lane, serving the local neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Camberwell South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. There are 5 schools in Camberwell South: 3 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 South is home to around 8,884 people, with a population density of about 10,630.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Camberwell South Population
8,884
Population density
10,630.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.53(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.85(-14%)
Vehicle crime
14.52(+50%)
Theft from the person
11.93(+14%)
Other theft
10.81(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,171
46.95%
Other White
998
11.23%
African
915
10.3%
Caribbean
544
6.12%
Other
381
4.29%
Total population: 8,884

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,910
64.28%
Level 3 (A level)
779
10.2%
No qualifications
760
9.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
541
7.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
378
4.95%
Total 16+ residents: 7,638

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,006
26.72%
Owns with a mortgage
952
25.29%
Social rents from council
645
17.13%
Owns outright
603
16.02%
Other social rented
339
9%
Total households: 3,765

Property prices in Camberwell South

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £596,750 in Camberwell South area, with individual transactions ranging from £320,000 up to £3,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Camberwell South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£2,400,000
Flats74£520,000
Semi-Detached3£2,175,000
Terraced27£946,250

10 years median price trend in Camberwell South

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

All postcodes in Camberwell South

SE58RE

Camberwell Grove

SE58RL

Stone Villas

SE155AN

Lyndhurst Grove

SE58NB

Crofton Road

SE228BH

East Dulwich Estate

SE58RG

Camberwell Grove

SE228EQ

Grove Vale

SE58LE

Grove Park

SE58PF

Graces Road

SE155AY

Cactus Close

SE58DF

Grove Hill Road

SE58JR

Vestry Road

SE58SX

Kerfield Place

SE58LN

The Limes

SE58NF

Shenley Road

SE58NG

Gairloch Road

SE58SW

Grove Lane Terrace

SE58PW

Mcneil Road

SE154DE

Oxenford Street

SE57AP

Datchelor Place

SE58PX

Peckham Road

SE228DF

Hayes Grove

SE58JA

Camberwell Grove

SE58NJ

Linnell Road

SE58RQ

Camberwell Grove

SE58TR

Camberwell Church Street

SE58JU

Camberwell Grove

SE58PJ

Mcneil Road

SE58RH

Camberwell Grove

SE58RJ

Camberwell Grove

SE58SN

Grove Lane

SE58DQ

Malfort Road

SE58FA

Windsor Walk

SE58LU

Wilson Road

SE154AQ

Copleston Road

SE58LX

Shenley Road

SE58SJ

Evesham Walk

Data Sources

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