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SE5 0BB

Sir John Kirk Close

Camberwell Green

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Overview

Postcode SE5 0BB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Oval, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kennington Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
77.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Camberwell Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Camberwell Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.8%

Approximately 77.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 0BB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Oval located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0BB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.7 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.9 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKennington ParkLargeWalking directions to Kennington Park
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.5 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
12,926.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
120.26(+1104%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.96(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.77(-4%)
Robbery
15.75(+342%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.17(+113%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
143
38.65%
British
62
16.76%
Caribbean
41
11.08%
Other Black
32
8.65%
Other White
25
6.76%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
33.44%
No qualifications
68
22.74%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
79
54.86%
Other social rented
33
22.92%
Owns outright
11
7.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.64%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.56%
Total households: 144

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat 5, Palgrave House, Wyndham Estate, London, SE5 0XSFlatsLeasehold£360,000
10 Feb 202618, Kirwyn Way, London, SE5 0YAFlatsLeasehold£170,000
12 Sept 202567A, Grosvenor Park, London, SE5 0NJFlatsLeasehold£590,000
10 Jul 2025Flat 3, Boundary House, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0YBFlatsLeasehold£427,700
24 Sept 2025Flat 14, Coniston House, Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0UFFlatsLeasehold£172,500

Schools

In the SE5 0BB postcode area, located within Camberwell Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.0 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryArk All Saints AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWyndham Supermarket28 Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0ADWalking directions to Wyndham Supermarket
0.2 miCamberwell MartWyndham Road, Southwark, SE5 0TXWalking directions to Camberwell Mart
0.2 miCamberwell Daily243 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0THWalking directions to Camberwell Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food177-183 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miAyoyemi Food & WineCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EDWalking directions to Ayoyemi Food & Wine

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 0BB, 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 021FE01003926
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0BB

Is SE5 0BB (Camberwell Green) safe?

The area around SE5 0BB records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 0BB?

The median sale price around SE5 0BB 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 0BB?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0BB, including St Joseph's Catholic Junior School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Infants School (Good) and Ark All Saints Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0BB?

The closest station to SE5 0BB is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 983 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0BB?

SE5 0BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 0BB 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).