Postcode SE5 8BB is located in a major urban area, within the St Giles ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Camberwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 56 ft away from SE5 8BB.
Camberwell South near SE5 8BB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Camberwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Camberwell Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £1,950,000 | £1,104 |
| Terraced | 29 | £915,000 | £775 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £719,170 | £841 |
| Flats | 93 | £412,000 | £611 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2025 | 5, Hill Grove Court, Windsor Walk, London, SE5 8FA | Flats | Leasehold | £577,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Flat 7, Grove Court, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RG | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 5, Canning Cross, London, SE5 8BH | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 132, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £213,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | First Floor Flat, 143, Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Flats | Leasehold | £345,000 |
In the SE5 8BB postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 122 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Dadinho Distributions | 116 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Dadinho Distributions |
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 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Higson
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Callum Fowler
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachael Mary Anne Penny
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8BB records about 175 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE5 8BB in Camberwell South is £475,000 (about £652 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8BB, including Lyndhurst Primary School (Good), Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding) and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8BB is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 88 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 8BB 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).