Postcode SE5 8LN is located in a major urban area, within the Champion Hill ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell South area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. The nearest station is East Dulwich located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Goose Green.
Camberwell South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from SE5 8LN.
Camberwell South near SE5 8LN 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 | Peckham Rye | Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Peckham Rye |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goose Green | Medium | Walking directions to Goose Green |
| 0.3 mi | Warwick Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warwick Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Champion Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £3,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £1,467,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,600,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £895,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Champion Hill
In the SE5 8LN postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.3 mi | Spring Social Supermarket | 86 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQ | Walking directions to Spring Social Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 76-80 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Village Grocer | 180 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4BW | Walking directions to Village Grocer |
| 0.3 mi | Payless Food & Wine | Quorn Road, Southwark, SE22 8BH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE5 8LN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.