Postcode SE5 7HY 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 very high crime levels, with around 164.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Denmark Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,017 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 164.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from SE5 7HY.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 7HY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Oval | Northern | Walking directions to Oval |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kennington Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kennington Open Space |
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 7HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Kenyon House, Elmington Estate, London, SE5 7HY | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | 9, New Church Road, London, SE5 7JH | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Flat 67, Masterman House, Elmington Estate, London, SE5 7HX | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 53, Masterman House, Elmington Estate, London, SE5 7HX | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 41, Masterman House, Elmington Estate, London, SE5 7HX | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the SE5 7HY postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 7HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 170 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Ayoyemi Food & Wine | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0ED | Walking directions to Ayoyemi Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 120 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Jecy Jackson's Food And Wine | 209 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HG | Walking directions to Jecy Jackson's Food And Wine |
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 7HY, 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 7HY records about 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7HY 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 7HY, including Brunswick Park Primary School (Good), Comber Grove School (Good) and PhoenixPlace (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 7HY is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 1,271 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 7HY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,017 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 7HY 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).