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SE5 0LE

Comber Grove

Camberwell Green

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Detailed insights for SE5 0LE

Overview

Postcode SE5 0LE 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 high crime levels, with around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myatt's Fields Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
73.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Camberwell Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Camberwell Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.8%

Approximately 73.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SE5 0LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell Green near SE5 0LE 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 Oval located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.7 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.8 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.5 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park
0.3 miKennington Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kennington Open Space

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
17,513.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.17(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.7(+25%)
Theft from the person
8.54(-9%)
Vehicle crime
7.12(-24%)
Other theft
5.7(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
104
31.33%
British
53
15.96%
Other White
36
10.84%
Other
24
7.23%
Caribbean
22
6.63%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
40.96%
No qualifications
49
18.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.65%
Level 3 (A level)
35
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
108
72.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.08%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.05%
Owns outright
8
5.37%
Other social rented
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026Flat 22, Moffat House, Comber Grove, London, SE5 0LEFlatsLeasehold£335,000
31 Mar 2026Flat 26, Hayes Court, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TQFlatsLeasehold£516,300
13 Mar 2026Flat 16, Laing House, Comber Grove, London, SE5 0LFFlatsLeasehold£252,500
01 May 202647, Councillor Street, London, SE5 0LYFlatsLeasehold£439,500
02 Feb 202617, Councillor Street, London, SE5 0LYFlatsLeasehold£520,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondarySacred Heart Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryComber Grove SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryArk All Saints AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCamberwell Daily243 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0THWalking directions to Camberwell Daily
0.1 miCamberwell MartWyndham Road, Southwark, SE5 0TXWalking directions to Camberwell Mart
0.2 miWyndham Supermarket28 Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0ADWalking directions to Wyndham Supermarket
0.2 miTurkish Food CentreCamberwell New Road, Southwark, SE5 0TFWalking directions to Turkish Food Centre
0.2 miBudgens240-252 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0DPWalking directions to Budgens

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 0LE, 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 021BE01003920
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0LE

Is SE5 0LE (Camberwell Green) safe?

The area around SE5 0LE records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0LE?

The median sale price around SE5 0LE 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 0LE?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0LE, including Sacred Heart Catholic School (Outstanding), Comber Grove School (Good) and Ark All Saints Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0LE?

The closest station to SE5 0LE is Oval in TfL zone 2, about 1,130 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0LE?

SE5 0LE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,690 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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