Postcode SE5 8FF is located in a major urban area, within the Camberwell Green ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 293.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 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 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myatt's Fields Park.
Camberwell Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 293.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from SE5 8FF.
Camberwell Green near SE5 8FF 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 1 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Myatt's Fields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,750 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,250,000 | £631 |
| Terraced | 5 | £820,000 | £662 |
| Flats | 88 | £397,500 | £611 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £420,000 | £805,000 |
| 2017 | £447,000 | £772,500 |
| 2018 | £468,000 | £726,250 |
| 2019 | £473,400 | £750,000 |
| 2020 | £410,325 | £667,498 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £831,000 |
| 2022 | £460,000 | £740,000 |
| 2023 | £402,500 | £910,000 |
| 2024 | £400,000 | £876,000 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £820,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £1,080,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £595 | £637 |
| 2017 | £671 | £649 |
| 2018 | £660 | £569 |
| 2019 | £637 | £553 |
| 2020 | £658 | £583 |
| 2021 | £595 | £662 |
| 2022 | £643 | £585 |
| 2023 | £627 | £723 |
| 2024 | £642 | £718 |
| 2025 | £612 | £689 |
| 2026 | £596 | £635 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8FF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 62B, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £347,100 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 2, 14 - 16, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RZ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Flat 5, Caleb Court, 1, Milkwell Yard, London, SE5 9PH | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Ground Floor And Basement, 29, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Addictions Resource Centre, 63 - 65, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RS | Other | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the SE5 8FF postcode area, located within Camberwell Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | Denmark Hill, Southwark, SE5 8RT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 mi | Food City | 40 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RZ | Walking directions to Food City |
| 0 mi | Morrisons | Butterfly Walk, London, SE5 8RW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 28-32 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Denmark Food & Wine | 74 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RZ | Walking directions to Denmark Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark 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 8FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dora Dixon-Fyle
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
James Moyse
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Jen Thornton
Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Florence Eshalomi
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8FF records about 293 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SE5 8FF in Camberwell Green is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8FF, including Arco Academy, Crawford Primary School (Good) and PhoenixPlace (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8FF is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 580 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8FF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 8FF is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dora Dixon-Fyle (Labour and Co-operative Party), James Moyse (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jen Thornton (Labour and Co-operative Party).