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SE5 0EN

Camberwell Road

Camberwell Green

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Overview

Postcode SE5 0EN is located in a major urban area, within the Camberwell Green ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year. The nearest station is Kennington, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SE5 0EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 0EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.7 mi

1,2

Elephant and Castle

Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Elephant and Castle
0.8 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.5 miNursery Row ParkSmallWalking directions to Nursery Row Park
0.3 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park

Area Profile

Population
492
Population density
13,937.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.97(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-52%)
Other theft
7.34(-36%)
Vehicle crime
6.12(-35%)
Theft from the person
6.12(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
27.7%
African
108
22%
Other
68
13.85%
Other White
57
11.61%
Caribbean
23
4.68%
Total population: 491

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
215
49.77%
No qualifications
80
18.52%
Level 3 (A level)
53
12.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
5.09%
Total 16+ residents: 432

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
40.18%
Social rents from council
68
30.36%
Owns with a mortgage
29
12.95%
Other social rented
19
8.48%
Owns outright
12
5.36%
Total households: 224

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 0EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026Flat 12, Marbles House, 21, John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0DEFlatsLeasehold£375,000
22 Oct 2025Flat 1, Marbles House, 21, John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0DEFlatsLeasehold£162,500
20 Feb 2026Flat 2, 79, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZFlatsLeasehold£250,000
09 Jun 202567A, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZFlatsLeasehold£170,000
23 May 20257 - 13, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZOtherFreehold£1,950,000

Schools

In the SE5 0EN postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAstra Convenience StoreDartford Street, Southwark, SE17 3UDWalking directions to Astra Convenience Store
0 miCostcutterCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EYWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miLy Trang Vietnamese SupermarketCamberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UEWalking directions to Ly Trang Vietnamese Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's Local15-21 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express364-368 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2NFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 0EN, 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)Burgess Park West & John Ruskin StreetE02000823
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 017AE01003923
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0EN

Is SE5 0EN (Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street) safe?

The area around SE5 0EN records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE5 0EN?

The median sale price around SE5 0EN in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 0EN?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0EN, including St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (Outstanding) and St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0EN?

The closest station to SE5 0EN is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 925 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0EN?

SE5 0EN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 0EN (Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

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