Postcode SE5 0SY is located in a major urban area, within the Newington ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year. The nearest station is Oval located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Kennington Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,831 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.2% 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.
The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 0SY.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 0SY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Oval located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 mi | 1,2 | Vauxhall | South Western, Victoria | Walking directions to Vauxhall |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kennington Park | Large | Walking directions to Kennington Park |
| 0.5 mi | Myatt's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Eythorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eythorne Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £473,500 in Newington area, with individual transactions ranging from £143,000 up to £1,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 70 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £685,000 |
10 year median price trend in Newington
In the SE5 0SY postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Cook's Road, Southwark, SE17 3NQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 177-183 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Camberwell Mart | Wyndham Road, Southwark, SE5 0TX | Walking directions to Camberwell Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Camberwell Daily | 243 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TH | Walking directions to Camberwell Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 2 Cromwell Road, London, SW9 7BJ | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.