Postcode SE5 8DF is located in a major urban area, within the Champion Hill ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 East Dulwich, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goose Green.
Camberwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,160 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 8DF.
Camberwell South near SE5 8DF 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 | Peckham Rye | Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Peckham Rye |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goose Green | Medium | Walking directions to Goose Green |
| 0.4 mi | Warwick Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warwick Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
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 8DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2025 | 35C, Grove Hill Road, London, SE5 8DF | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 35, Grove Hill Road, London, SE5 8DF | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, 83, Grove Hill Road, London, SE5 8DF | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Flat 5, Hill House, 24, Grove Hill Road, London, SE5 8DG | Flats | Leasehold | £670,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Greenroof Cottage, 22C, Grove Hill Road, London, SE5 8DG | Detached | Freehold | £1,467,500 |
In the SE5 8DF postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.3 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Quorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Food Wine & More | 23 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8EQ | Walking directions to Food Wine & More |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | Southwark, SE22 8EF | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 8DF, 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 8DF records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8DF in Camberwell South 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 8DF, including Dog Kennel Hill School, The Belham Primary School (Good) and Lyndhurst Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8DF is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 500 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE5 8DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,160 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 8DF 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).