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SE5 0AZ

Camberwell Road

Camberwell Green

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Overview

Postcode SE5 0AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Camberwell Green ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myatt's Fields Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
293
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Camberwell Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camberwell Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.5%

Approximately 31.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from SE5 0AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell Green near SE5 0AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0AZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.7 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.9 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.1 miCamberwell GreenSmallWalking directions to Camberwell Green

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
10,169.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.29(+232%)
Anti-social behaviour
85.03(+217%)
Shoplifting
70.94(+610%)
Other theft
35.47(+210%)
Theft from the person
31.82(+239%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
35.61%
African
58
13.68%
Other White
56
13.21%
Other
38
8.96%
Caribbean
29
6.84%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
220
58.67%
No qualifications
67
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
38
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
5.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.8%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
34.5%
Owns with a mortgage
47
23.5%
Social rents from council
35
17.5%
Other social rented
28
14%
Owns outright
14
7%
Total households: 200

Property prices in Camberwell Green

Median price£410,579
Price per sq ft£612
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £514K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,750 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£631
Terraced5£820,000£662
Flats88£397,500£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camberwell Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£420,000£805,000
2017£447,000£772,500
2018£468,000£726,250
2019£473,400£750,000
2020£410,325£667,498
2021£420,000£831,000
2022£460,000£740,000
2023£402,500£910,000
2024£400,000£876,000
2025£395,000£820,000
2026£392,500£1,080,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£595£637
2017£671£649
2018£660£569
2019£637£553
2020£658£583
2021£595£662
2022£643£585
2023£627£723
2024£642£718
2025£612£689
2026£596£635
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camberwell Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025Second Floor Flat, 278, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DLFlatsLeasehold£160,000
30 Jun 2025Second Floor Flat, 278, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DLFlatsLeasehold£160,000
01 Sept 2025Flat 27, Squire House, 290, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0AYFlatsLeasehold£470,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 17, Squire House, 290, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0AYFlatsLeasehold£395,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 46, Squire House, 290, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0AYFlatsLeasehold£557,500

Schools

In the SE5 0AZ postcode area, located within Camberwell Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePhoenixPlaceOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableArco AcademyOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryComber Grove SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAR Camberwell Supermarket244-246 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DPWalking directions to AR Camberwell Supermarket
0.1 miTurkish Food CentreCamberwell New Road, Southwark, SE5 0TFWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.1 miBudgens240-252 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DPWalking directions to Budgens
0.1 miTesco Express316-322 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFood and Wine UK338 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RWWalking directions to Food and Wine UK

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE5 0AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dora Dixon-Fyle

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

James Moyse

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jen Thornton

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardCamberwell GreenE05011096
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camberwell GreenE02000827
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 021CE01003921
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2017-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0AZ

Is SE5 0AZ (Camberwell Green) safe?

The area around SE5 0AZ records about 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE5 0AZ?

The median sale price around SE5 0AZ in Camberwell Green is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 0AZ?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0AZ, including PhoenixPlace (Requires improvement), Arco Academy and Comber Grove School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0AZ?

The closest station to SE5 0AZ is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 909 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0AZ?

SE5 0AZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 0AZ (Camberwell Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 0AZ is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dora Dixon-Fyle (Labour and Co-operative Party), James Moyse (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jen Thornton (Labour and Co-operative Party).