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Champion Hill

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About

Champion Hill is a residential ward in the London Borough of Southwark, located in the southern part of the city. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, modern apartments, and social housing. It is home to parts of the Denmark Hill railway station, providing transport links to central London and beyond.

The ward includes green spaces like Ruskin Park, offering recreational areas for residents. Educational institutions such as King’s College Hospital and the University of London’s Camberwell campus are nearby. Champion Hill has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to busier areas like Camberwell and Peckham. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to a range of needs.

Area overview

On average Champion Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Champion Hill is £58,350 per year. There are 3 schools in Champion Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Champion Hill Population
9,219
Population density
8,762.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,441
37.33%
African
1,596
17.31%
Other White
949
10.29%
Caribbean
708
7.68%
Other
434
4.71%
Total population: 9,219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,278
33.26%
Owns with a mortgage
959
24.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
756
19.68%
Owns outright
530
13.79%
Other social rented
203
5.28%
Total households: 3,842

Property prices in Champion Hill

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Champion Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £3,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Champion Hill 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 Champion Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£1,467,500
Flats86£415,000
Semi-Detached3£875,000
Terraced19£875,000

10 years median price trend in Champion Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Champion Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.