Postcode SE5 8DX is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Herne Hill East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. The nearest station is North Dulwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SE5 8DX.
Herne Hill East near SE5 8DX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Dulwich located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | North Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to North Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Milkwood Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Milkwood Community Park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £543,000 in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,750 up to £2,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 102 | £492,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,520,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £975,500 |
10 year median price trend in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
In the SE5 8DX postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Raja's | Herne Hill, Southwark, SE24 9NE | Walking directions to Raja's |
| 0.3 mi | Herne Hill Food & Wine | 73 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9NE | Walking directions to Herne Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | 127-129 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9JY | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth 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.