Postcode SE5 8AX is located in a major urban area, within the Champion Hill ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the North Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Dulwich is £83,526 per year. The nearest station is East Dulwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
North Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
North Dulwich has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Dulwich is £83,526 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 8AX.
North Dulwich near SE5 8AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Dulwich located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | North Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to North Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Francis Park | Small | Walking directions to St Francis Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £754 per square foot) in Champion Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £3,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £2,100,000 | £1,021 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,600,000 | £909 |
| Terraced | 17 | £915,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 71 | £412,750 | £650 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £408,000 | £2,850,000 | £835,000 |
| 2017 | £1,050,000 | £391,023 | £1,310,078 | £730,000 |
| 2018 | — | £375,000 | £775,000 | £745,000 |
| 2019 | £2,362,500 | £405,900 | £780,000 | £772,500 |
| 2020 | — | £410,000 | £640,000 | £670,000 |
| 2021 | £1,005,000 | £435,000 | £935,000 | £900,000 |
| 2022 | £2,989,700 | £408,000 | £1,000,000 | £750,000 |
| 2023 | £2,265,000 | £373,250 | £800,000 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | — | £415,000 | £1,022,500 | £837,500 |
| 2025 | £1,900,000 | £407,500 | £1,250,000 | £967,500 |
| 2026 | £1,163,000 | £471,250 | £1,600,000 | £890,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £633 | £910 | £767 |
| 2017 | £603 | £638 | £709 | £754 |
| 2018 | — | £654 | £641 | £734 |
| 2019 | £725 | £619 | £692 | £736 |
| 2020 | — | £635 | £732 | £716 |
| 2021 | £904 | £654 | £903 | £801 |
| 2022 | £651 | £627 | £825 | £861 |
| 2023 | £1,123 | £633 | £1,062 | £743 |
| 2024 | — | £667 | £838 | £860 |
| 2025 | £927 | £630 | £909 | £848 |
| 2026 | £1,029 | £680 | £857 | £803 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 17, Wanley Road, London, SE5 8AT | Flats | Leasehold | £421,800 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 33, Wanley Road, London, SE5 8AT | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 6, Leconfield House, Champion Hill, London, SE5 8AY | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17, Domett Close, London, SE5 8AR | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 2, Dowson Close, London, SE5 8AS | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the SE5 8AX postcode area, located within North Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Quorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | Southwark, SE22 8EF | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.3 mi | Food Wine & More | 23 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8EQ | Walking directions to Food Wine & More |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Williams
Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah King
Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8AX records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8AX in North Dulwich is £500,000 (about £754 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8AX, including Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good), Dog Kennel Hill School and The Charter School East Dulwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8AX is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 439 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE5 8AX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE5 8AX is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bill Williams (Labour Party) and Sarah King (Labour Party).