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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 very high crime levels, with around 108 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
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
35.91(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.31(-9%)
Vehicle crime
12.72(+36%)
Theft from the person
12.61(+34%)
Burglary
10.36(+89%)
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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 in Camberwell South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,400 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£2,100,000£11,105
Flats56£495,000£7,581
Semi-Detached7£2,050,000£10,250
Terraced25£1,165,000£8,338

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

SE228BH

East Dulwich Estate

SE154AG

Copleston Road

SE58JE

Camberwell Grove

SE154DF

Oxenford Street

SE58SL

Grove Lane

SE58LY

Crofton Road

SE58LW

Pelham Close

SE58DJ

Ivanhoe Road

SE58LT

Grove Park

SE58RL

Stone Villas

SE58BB

Windsor Walk

SE58PQ

Vestry Road

SE58NG

Gairloch Road

SE58DH

Ivanhoe Road

SE58LZ

Crofton Road

SE58JN

Grovelands Close

SE228DA

Besant Place

SE58GB

Peckham Road

SE58RH

Camberwell Grove

SE154BZ

Soames Street

SE228EN

Grove Vale

SE58SX

Kerfield Place

SE58JH

Camberwell Grove

SE228BE

St Francis Road

SE154AE

Avondale Rise

SE58JF

Graces Mews

SE58PG

Vestry Road

SE58UU

Linwood Close

SE58SW

Grove Lane Terrace

SE58AD

Love Walk

SE58RJ

Camberwell Grove

SE58FE

St Giles

SE58NY

Maude Road

SE58LS

Grove Park

SE58NH

Oswyth Road

SE57AP

Datchelor Place

SE154AH

Copleston Road

Data Sources

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