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SE5 8NA

Crofton Road

St Giles

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Detailed insights for SE5 8NA

Overview

Postcode SE5 8NA 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 high crime levels, with around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 Peckham Rye, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Warwick Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Camberwell South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 147 ft away from SE5 8NA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Peckham Rye located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 8NA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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
0.6 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 8NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWarwick GardensSmallWalking directions to Warwick Gardens
0.2 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.5 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
14,919.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.2(+38%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.35(+4%)
Burglary
13.48(+146%)
Vehicle crime
11.86(+27%)
Other theft
11.32(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
56.23%
Caribbean
27
9.61%
Other White
21
7.47%
African
15
5.34%
Irish
14
4.98%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
158
64.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.61%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.8%
No qualifications
23
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.86%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
31.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.33%
Social rents from council
18
15%
Owns outright
16
13.33%
Other social rented
15
12.5%
Total households: 120

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 8NA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026100B, Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NAFlatsLeasehold£585,000
21 Nov 202594B, Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NAFlatsLeasehold£695,000
31 Jul 202594A, Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NAFlatsLeasehold£470,000
18 Jul 2025Upper Flat At, 106, Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NAFlatsLeasehold£575,000
17 Jul 2025110, Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NATerracedFreehold£1,385,000

Schools

In the SE5 8NA postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 8NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe VillaOther independent school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCamberwell College of ArtsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryOliver Goldsmith Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 8NA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpring Social Supermarket86 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQWalking directions to Spring Social Supermarket
0.2 miNisa Local76-80 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSainsbury's Local37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miPaylessPeckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PYWalking directions to Payless
0.3 miCorners115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BGWalking directions to Corners

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 8NA, 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 024BE01003914
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 8NA

Is SE5 8NA (Camberwell South) safe?

The area around SE5 8NA records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8NA?

The median sale price around SE5 8NA 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 8NA?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 8NA, including The Villa (Good), Camberwell College of Arts and Oliver Goldsmith Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 8NA?

The closest station to SE5 8NA is Peckham Rye in TfL zone 2, about 678 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 8NA?

SE5 8NA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Peckham covering SE5 8NA 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).