Postcode SE5 8EL 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 high crime levels, with around 278.8 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 Denmark Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,651 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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 76 ft away from SE5 8EL.
Herne Hill East near SE5 8EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 mi | St Francis Park | Small | Walking directions to St Francis 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 8EL postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Bessemer Road, Lambeth, SE5 9RS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 122 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.