Postcode SE5 7GH is located in a major urban area, within the St Giles ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 204.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 204.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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 of residents in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £50,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 7GH.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 7GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
| 0.5 mi | Faraday Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Faraday Gardens |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,100,000 |
| Flats | 116 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,075,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £905,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Giles
In the SE5 7GH postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 7GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Local | 156 Southampton Way, London, SE5 7EW | Walking directions to The Local |
| 0.2 mi | Presco Food & Wine | Harris Street, Southwark, SE5 7EW | Walking directions to Presco Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutters | 169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HB | Walking directions to Costcutters |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 120 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.