Postcode SE5 8HR 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
North Dulwich has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,317 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
North Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 8HR.
North Dulwich near SE5 8HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Dulwich located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | North Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to North Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sunray Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sunray Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Francis Park | Small | Walking directions to St Francis Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £2,100,000 | £1,021 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,600,000 | £909 |
| Terraced | 17 | £915,000 | £841 |
| Flats | 71 | £412,750 | £650 |
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 | £471,250 | £1,600,000 | £890,000 |
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 | £680 | £857 | £803 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8HR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 2025 | 20, Dylways, London, SE5 8HR | Other | Freehold | £10,200 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 14, Dylways, London, SE5 8HR | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 4, Turner Court, London, SE5 8EZ | Flats | Leasehold | £355,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 17, Hunter Court, London, SE5 8HA | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Apartment 7, 67, Green Dale, London, SE5 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £418,000 |
In the SE5 8HR postcode area, located within North Dulwich, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Quorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Food | Southwark, SE22 8EF | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.4 mi | Ronnie's Supermarket | 73 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8PR | Walking directions to Ronnie's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Food Wine & More | 23 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8EQ | Walking directions to Food Wine & More |
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 8HR, 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 8HR records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SE5 8HR in North Dulwich is £500,000 (about £754 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8HR, including Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good), The Charter School North Dulwich (Outstanding) and The Charter School East Dulwich (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 8HR is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 550 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE5 8HR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,317 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 8HR 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).