Postcode SE5 8EW 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 0.5 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.
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 20.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from SE5 8EW.
Herne Hill East near SE5 8EW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | 2,3 | North Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to North Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.5 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 8EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 14, Rutland Court, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EB | Flats | Leasehold | £515,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Flat 12, Rutland Court, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EB | Flats | Leasehold | £585,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2025 | 32, Sunset Road, London, SE5 8EA | Terraced | Freehold | £890,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 4, Sunset Road, London, SE5 8EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | Flat 40, Rutland Court, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8ED | Flats | Leasehold | £432,000 |
In the SE5 8EW postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Herne Hill, Southwark, SE24 9NE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Organic Delights | 73 Herne Hill, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9NE | Walking directions to Organic Delights |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS | Walking directions to M&S Simply 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 8EW, 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 8EW 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 8EW 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 8EW, including St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good), Heron Academy and Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8EW is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 803 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8EW 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 8EW 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).