Postcode SE5 8EQ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,999 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from SE5 8EQ.
Herne Hill East near SE5 8EQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St Francis Park | Small | Walking directions to St Francis Park |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,372,500 | £1,008 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,350,000 | £898 |
| Terraced | 39 | £1,160,000 | £848 |
| Flats | 90 | £519,250 | £723 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £1,542,500 | £895,000 |
| 2017 | £475,000 | £1,202,500 | £936,250 |
| 2018 | £462,500 | £1,217,500 | £932,500 |
| 2019 | £467,500 | £1,145,000 | £850,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £1,150,000 | £950,000 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £1,427,138 | £972,500 |
| 2022 | £476,250 | £1,650,000 | £1,008,750 |
| 2023 | £466,000 | £1,530,000 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | £475,550 | £1,825,000 | £990,000 |
| 2025 | £502,000 | £1,386,601 | £1,120,000 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £1,320,000 | £1,065,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £721 | £800 | £738 |
| 2017 | £713 | £750 | £712 |
| 2018 | £667 | £727 | £716 |
| 2019 | £682 | £753 | £714 |
| 2020 | £732 | £764 | £733 |
| 2021 | £697 | £862 | £759 |
| 2022 | £709 | £920 | £834 |
| 2023 | £740 | £779 | £746 |
| 2024 | £748 | £848 | £837 |
| 2025 | £715 | £919 | £833 |
| 2026 | £720 | £893 | £836 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 110, Ferndene Road, London, SE24 0AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,375,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 88A, Ferndene Road, London, SE24 0AA | Flats | Leasehold | £990,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat C, 88, Ferndene Road, London, SE24 0AA | Flats | Leasehold | £367,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 82, Ferndene Road, London, SE24 0AA | Terraced | Freehold | £1,750,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 4, Thornton House, 202B, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EE | Flats | Leasehold | £451,000 |
In the SE5 8EQ postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cavendish Road, Lambeth, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth 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 8EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Andrews
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Ciara Alleyne
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Valentine
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8EQ records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SE5 8EQ in Herne Hill East is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8EQ, including St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service and Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8EQ is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 563 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8EQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,999 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 8EQ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Andrews (Green Party), Ciara Alleyne (Green Party) and Paul Valentine (Green Party).