Postcode SE5 8HS 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 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 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 East Dulwich, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 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 England, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from SE5 8HS.
North Dulwich near SE5 8HS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | North Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to North Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 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 8HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Flat 49, Perth Court, Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HX | Flats | Leasehold | £462,500 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17, Domett Close, London, SE5 8AR | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 2, Dowson Close, London, SE5 8AS | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 32, Swinburne Court, Basingdon Way, London, SE5 8ER | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Apartment 7, 67, Green Dale, London, SE5 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £418,000 |
In the SE5 8HS postcode area, located within North Dulwich, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Charter School North Dulwich | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
The Charter School North Dulwich ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE5 8HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 80 Dog Kennel Hill, London, SE22 8BB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 | 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 8HS, 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 8HS 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, theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE5 8HS 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 8HS, including Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good), St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Charter School North Dulwich (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE5 8HS is East Dulwich in TfL zone 2, about 604 m away, serving the Southern line.
SE5 8HS 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 8HS 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).