Postcode SE5 8PQ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Warwick Gardens.
Camberwell South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from SE5 8PQ.
Camberwell South near SE5 8PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Peckham Rye | Overground, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Peckham Rye |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 in St Giles area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 32 | £905,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £1,883,000 |
| Flats | 114 | £430,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £1,950,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Giles
In the SE5 8PQ postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spring Social Supermarket | 86 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQ | Walking directions to Spring Social Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Nisa Local | 76-80 Vestry Road, London, SE5 8PQ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Corners | 115 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BG | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 37-41 Peckham Road, London, SE5 8UH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Payless | Peckham Road, Southwark, SE15 5PY | Walking directions to Payless |
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 8PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Higson
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Callum Fowler
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachael Mary Anne Penny
St Giles - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.