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SE5 0SH

Bethwin Road

Camberwell Green

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Detailed insights for SE5 0SH

Overview

Postcode SE5 0SH 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 average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Kennington, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pasley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Camberwell Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Camberwell Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% 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 74 ft away from SE5 0SH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 0SH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2

Kennington

Northern

Walking directions to Kennington
0.8 mi

2

Oval

Northern

Walking directions to Oval
0.9 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 0SH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPasley ParkSmallWalking directions to Pasley Park
0.4 miKennington Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Kennington Open Space
0.5 miFaraday GardensSmallWalking directions to Faraday Gardens

Area Profile

Population
484
Population density
14,892.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.47(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(-57%)
Shoplifting
9.08(-9%)
Other theft
7.65(-33%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
102
20.94%
British
87
17.86%
Other
83
17.04%
Other White
70
14.37%
Caribbean
30
6.16%
Total population: 487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
189
47.61%
No qualifications
68
17.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.57%
Level 3 (A level)
27
6.8%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
42.92%
Social rents from council
92
40.71%
Owns with a mortgage
18
7.96%
Owns outright
11
4.87%
Other social rented
5
2.21%
Total households: 226

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0SH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0SH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2026Flat 12, 1C, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0SGFlatsLeasehold£240,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 13, 1C, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0SGFlatsLeasehold£310,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 13, 3, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0YJFlatsLeasehold£346,000
19 May 2026Flat 5, 112, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EEFlatsLeasehold£253,000
27 Feb 2026120 - 132, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EEOtherFreehold£7,000,000

Schools

In the SE5 0SH postcode area, located within Camberwell Green, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 0SH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJohn Ruskin Primary School and Language ClassesCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 0SH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSparBethwin Road, Southwark, SE5 0SJWalking directions to Spar
0 miIceland120 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EEWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miCostcutter169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HBWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miSainsbury's Local170 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
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 0SH, 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 021EE01003924
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 0SH

Is SE5 0SH (Camberwell Green) safe?

The area around SE5 0SH records about 64 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE5 0SH?

The median sale price around SE5 0SH 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 0SH?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 0SH, including John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Junior School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Infants School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 0SH?

The closest station to SE5 0SH is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 1,128 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 0SH?

SE5 0SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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