Postcode SE5 8LY 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Camberwell South is £63,800 per year. The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest small park is Warwick Gardens.
Camberwell South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,168 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 134.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.7% 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 of residents in Camberwell South is £63,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 8LY.
Camberwell South near SE5 8LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Peckham Rye | Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Peckham Rye |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Warwick Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Warwick Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £2,100,000 |
| Flats | 116 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,075,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £905,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Giles
In the SE5 8LY postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 76-80 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Payless | Peckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PY | Walking directions to Payless |
| 0.3 mi | Hao Wah Chinese Supermarket | Basing Court, Southwark, SE15 5DT | Walking directions to Hao Wah Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 3 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 5BA | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.