Postcode SE5 7LA is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday 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 157.3 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 Kennington located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 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 157.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street is £65,383 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SE5 7LA.
Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street near SE5 7LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| 0.9 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 | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.5 mi | Pasley Park | Small | Walking directions to Pasley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £870,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £437,500 |
| Terraced | 8 | £667,500 |
10 year median price trend in Faraday
In the SE5 7LA postcode area, located within Burgess Park West & John Ruskin Street, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 7LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 120 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutters | 169 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0HB | Walking directions to Costcutters |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 170 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EY | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Astra Convenience Store | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE17 3UE | Walking directions to Astra Convenience Store |
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.