Postcode SE5 8HL is located in a major urban area, within the Champion Hill area 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 median sale price in Champion Hill is £494,975 (around £734 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £388,125 and £780,125. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
North Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,188 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
North Dulwich has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.8% 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.
The average income per household in North Dulwich is £83,526 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from SE5 8HL.
North Dulwich near SE5 8HL 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Francis Park | Small | Walking directions to St Francis Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £494,975 (about £734 per square foot) in Champion Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £3,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,900,000 | £957 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,180,000 | £909 |
| Terraced | 16 | £982,500 | £829 |
| Flats | 69 | £418,000 | £654 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £450,000 | £1,188,000 | £700,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £679 | £899 | £813 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8HL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 34, Blanchedowne, London, SE5 8HL | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, Cross Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HH | Flats | Leasehold | £394,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 13, Torrens Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HJ | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat 24, Shaftesbury Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 5, Springhill Close, London, SE5 8AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the SE5 8HL postcode area, located within North Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Grove Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2011. | |
Grove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2011
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bessemer Grange Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2015. | |
Bessemer Grange Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Mar 2015
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2015. | |
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Apr 2015
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE5 8HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Quorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BH | Walking directions to Payless 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 8HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Williams
Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah King
Champion Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8HL 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 theft from the person, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around SE5 8HL in Champion Hill is £494,975 (about £734 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8HL, including Grove Primary School (Good), Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good) and St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE5 8HL is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 525 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8HL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE5 8HL 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).