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SE5 8JD

Chamberlain Cottages

St Giles

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Overview

Postcode SE5 8JD is located in a major urban area, within the St Giles ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lucas Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
175
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Camberwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Camberwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19%

Approximately 19.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from SE5 8JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell South near SE5 8JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 8JD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.8 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.8 mi

2

Peckham Rye

Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Peckham Rye

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.2 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park
0.2 miCamberwell GreenSmallWalking directions to Camberwell Green

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
16,634.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.35(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.93(0%)
Theft from the person
18.12(+93%)
Vehicle crime
17.14(+83%)
Other theft
16.16(+41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
36.73%
Other White
70
13.46%
African
59
11.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
7.31%
Other
30
5.77%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
259
59%
No qualifications
53
12.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
11.39%
Level 3 (A level)
40
9.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
4.78%
Total 16+ residents: 439

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
41.95%
Owns with a mortgage
36
17.56%
Social rents from council
22
10.73%
Other social rented
17
8.29%
Owns outright
16
7.8%
Total households: 205

Property prices in St Giles

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£652
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £742K

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £652 per square foot) in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £2,335,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Giles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,950,000£1,104
Terraced29£915,000£775
Semi-Detached4£719,170£841
Flats93£412,000£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Giles

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Giles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£875,000£409,000£828,500£800,000
2017£670,000£392,500£1,015,000£846,000
2018£1,800,000£420,000£812,000£871,000
2019£1,415,000£400,000£977,550£835,000
2020£1,285,000£440,000£1,135,000£923,500
2021£716,500£421,000£1,636,001£837,750
2022£1,411,750£420,000£965,000£975,000
2023£1,275,000£442,500£945,000£855,000
2024£885,000£445,000£963,841£1,070,000
2025£1,950,000£430,000£1,270,000£915,000
2026£1,950,000£400,000£742,000£1,070,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Giles.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Giles.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£707£600£670£622
2017£798£610£599£676
2018£674£641£658£657
2019£882£645£830£735
2020£812£632£2,068£722
2021£818£668£764£729
2022£989£676£789£797
2023£1,020£637£770£769
2024£1,015£697£849£801
2025£892£666£964£773
2026£1,105£616£841£664
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Giles.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Giles in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 202530, Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QZTerracedFreehold£700,000
26 Feb 2026Apartment 24, Mary Datchelor House, 2D, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8FBFlatsLeasehold£605,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 28, Gilesmead, 79, Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 7LNFlatsLeasehold£320,000
31 Mar 20268, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8RETerracedLeasehold£1,950,000
19 Jan 202636, Camberwell Grove, London, SE5 8REDetachedFreehold£1,950,000

Schools

In the SE5 8JD postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableArco AcademyOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Pantry62 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QZWalking directions to The Pantry
0 miShreegi News63 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TRWalking directions to Shreegi News
0 miDay 161 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TRWalking directions to Day 1
0.2 miLondon Food & Wine12 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QUWalking directions to London Food & Wine
0.2 miMorrisonsButterfly Walk, London, SE5 8RWWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE5 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Higson

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Callum Fowler

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rachael Mary Anne Penny

St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Miatta Fahnbulleh

Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyPeckhamE14001421
WardSt GilesE05011115
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camberwell SouthE02000830
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 024AE01003913
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 8JD

Is SE5 8JD (Camberwell South) safe?

The area around SE5 8JD records about 175 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SE5 8JD?

The median sale price around SE5 8JD in Camberwell South is £475,000 (about £652 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 8JD?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 8JD, including Arco Academy, Lyndhurst Primary School (Good) and Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 8JD?

The closest station to SE5 8JD is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 565 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 8JD?

SE5 8JD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 8JD (Camberwell South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 8JD is Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andy Higson (Green Party), Callum Fowler (Green Party) and Rachael Mary Anne Penny (Green Party).