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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Camberwell South is £63,800 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Camberwell South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Camberwell South is £63,800 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 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 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 | Bessemer Road, Lambeth, 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.