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SE5 8EP

Basingdon Way

Champion Hill

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Detailed insights for SE5 8EP

Overview

Postcode SE5 8EP is located in a major urban area, within the Champion Hill ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the North Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Dulwich is £83,526 per year. The nearest station is East Dulwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

North Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

North Dulwich has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 45.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in North Dulwich is £83,526 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from SE5 8EP.

Flood risk

No risk

North Dulwich near SE5 8EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is East Dulwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 8EP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich
0.5 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.5 mi

2,3

North Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to North Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 8EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRuskin ParkLargeWalking directions to Ruskin Park
0.3 miSunray GardensSmallWalking directions to Sunray Gardens
0.4 miSt Francis ParkSmallWalking directions to St Francis Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
26,090.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
9.74(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-66%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.7(-78%)
Vehicle crime
3.65(-61%)
Drugs
3.65(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
81
28.12%
British
67
23.26%
Caribbean
30
10.42%
Other
26
9.03%
Other Black
15
5.21%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
44.35%
No qualifications
41
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.43%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
59.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.29%
Owns outright
7
6.25%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.46%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Champion Hill

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£754
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£377K – £855K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Champion Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£2,100,000£1,021
Semi-Detached9£1,600,000£909
Terraced17£915,000£841
Flats71£412,750£650

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Champion Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Champion Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Champion Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Champion Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Champion Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Champion Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Flat 32, Swinburne Court, Basingdon Way, London, SE5 8ERFlatsLeasehold£400,000
15 Apr 2025Flat 70, Tayside Court, Basingdon Way, London, SE5 8HDFlatsLeasehold£267,500
12 Mar 2025Flat 6, Tayside Court, Basingdon Way, London, SE5 8HBFlatsLeasehold£130,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 49, Perth Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HXFlatsLeasehold£462,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 64, Perth Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HXFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the SE5 8EP postcode area, located within North Dulwich, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 8EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBessemer Grange Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Saviour's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Charter School North DulwichAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 8EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miTesco Express125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLondisHerne Hill, Southwark, SE24 9NEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOrganic Delights73 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9NEWalking directions to Organic Delights
0.5 miPayless Food & WineQuorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE5 8EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Williams

Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sarah King

Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardChampion HillE05011097
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North DulwichE02000833
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 027BE01004047
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 8EP

Is SE5 8EP (North Dulwich) safe?

The area around SE5 8EP records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SE5 8EP?

The median sale price around SE5 8EP in North Dulwich is £500,000 (about £754 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 8EP?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 8EP, including Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good), St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Charter School North Dulwich (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 8EP?

The closest station to SE5 8EP is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 724 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 8EP?

SE5 8EP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 8EP (North Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE5 8EP 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).