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SE5 7FG

St Giles

Southwark

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Overview

Postcode SE5 7FG is located in a major urban area, within the St Giles ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell North is £68,931 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Camberwell North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,652 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Camberwell North has an average crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Camberwell North is £68,931 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 7FG.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell North near SE5 7FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 7FG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.9 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 7FG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBurgess ParkLargeWalking directions to Burgess Park
0.4 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.2 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
525
Population density
10,115.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.85(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.29(-19%)
Other theft
7.05(-38%)
Shoplifting
6.63(-34%)
Burglary
6.22(+14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
36.12%
African
70
13.31%
Other White
64
12.17%
Other
54
10.27%
Caribbean
39
7.41%
Total population: 526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
44.02%
Level 3 (A level)
118
25.21%
No qualifications
56
11.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
7.69%
Other
21
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 468

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
31.25%
Social rents from council
49
27.84%
Owns with a mortgage
36
20.45%
Owns outright
12
6.82%
Other social rented
11
6.25%
Total households: 176

Property prices in St Giles

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£652
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £742K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £652 per square foot) in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Giles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,950,000£1,104
Terraced29£915,000£775
Semi-Detached4£719,170£841
Flats93£412,000£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Giles

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Giles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£875,000£409,000£828,500£800,000
2017£670,000£392,500£1,015,000£846,000
2018£1,800,000£420,000£812,000£871,000
2019£1,415,000£400,000£977,550£835,000
2020£1,285,000£440,000£1,135,000£923,500
2021£716,500£421,000£1,636,001£837,750
2022£1,411,750£420,000£965,000£975,000
2023£1,275,000£442,500£945,000£855,000
2024£885,000£445,000£963,841£1,070,000
2025£1,950,000£430,000£1,270,000£915,000
2026£1,950,000£400,000£742,000£1,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Giles.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Giles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£707£600£670£622
2017£798£610£599£676
2018£674£641£658£657
2019£882£645£830£735
2020£812£632£2,068£722
2021£818£668£764£729
2022£989£676£789£797
2023£1,020£637£770£769
2024£1,015£697£849£801
2025£892£666£964£773
2026£1,105£616£841£664
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Giles.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Giles in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 7FG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 7FG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Oct 2025Flat 3, 133 - 135, Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EWFlatsLeasehold£95,000
08 Sept 20259, Fresco House, 162, Southampton Way, London, SE5 7FRFlatsLeasehold£450,000
29 Aug 2025107, Southampton Way, London, SE5 7SXTerracedFreehold£575,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 2, 2A, Cottage Green, London, SE5 7STFlatsLeasehold£384,000
01 Aug 202522, Rainbow Street, London, SE5 7TDTerracedFreehold£875,000

Schools

In the SE5 7FG postcode area, located within Camberwell North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 7FG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableSpa School CamberwellFree schools special

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNurseryThe Grove Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 7FG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 7FG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Local156 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EWWalking directions to The Local
0 miPresco Food & WineHarris Street, Southwark, SE5 7EWWalking directions to Presco Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express191-199 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's Local37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miShreegi News63 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TRWalking directions to Shreegi News

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 7FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Higson

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Callum Fowler

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachael Mary Anne Penny

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardSt GilesE05011115
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camberwell NorthE02000826
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 020BE01003916
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 7FG

Is SE5 7FG (Camberwell North) safe?

The area around SE5 7FG records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SE5 7FG?

The median sale price around SE5 7FG in Camberwell North is £475,000 (about £652 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 7FG?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 7FG, including Spa School Camberwell (Good), St George's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Grove Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 7FG?

The closest station to SE5 7FG is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 1,180 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 7FG?

SE5 7FG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,652 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 7FG (Camberwell North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 7FG is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Higson (Green Party), Callum Fowler (Green Party) and Rachael Mary Anne Penny (Green Party).