Postcode SE5 0YL 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pasley Park.
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.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from SE5 0YL.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 0YL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kennington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| 0.9 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kennington Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kennington Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Faraday Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Faraday Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £631 |
| Terraced | 5 | £820,000 | £662 |
| Flats | 88 | £397,500 | £611 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 0YL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 37, Horsman House, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0YL | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 6, Harford House, Bethwin Road, London, SE5 0YN | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 24B, Urlwin Street, London, SE5 0NF | Flats | Leasehold | £410,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Flat 12, 86, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EG | Flats | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 9, 86, Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EG | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 |
In the SE5 0YL postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bethwin Road, Southwark, SE5 0SJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 120 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 170 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Wyndham Supermarket | 28 Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0AD | Walking directions to Wyndham Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE5 0YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dora Dixon-Fyle
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
James Moyse
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Jen Thornton
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 0YL 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.
The median sale price around SE5 0YL 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.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 0YL, 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.
The closest station to SE5 0YL is Kennington in TfL zone 2, about 1,019 m away, serving the Northern line.
SE5 0YL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 0YL 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).