Postcode SE5 8RX is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Herne Hill East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 279.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. The median sale price in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £562,500 (around £770 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £470,625 and £853,325. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,247 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 279.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SE5 8RX.
Herne Hill East near SE5 8RX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.5 mi | Myatt's Fields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (about £770 per square foot) in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,350,000 | £872 |
| Terraced | 37 | £1,201,000 | £865 |
| Detached | 1 | £770,000 | £1,008 |
| Flats | 102 | £515,000 | £725 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £1,542,500 | £895,000 |
| 2017 | £475,000 | £1,202,500 | £936,250 |
| 2018 | £462,500 | £1,217,500 | £932,500 |
| 2019 | £467,500 | £1,145,000 | £850,000 |
| 2020 | £500,000 | £1,150,000 | £950,000 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £1,427,138 | £972,500 |
| 2022 | £476,250 | £1,650,000 | £1,008,750 |
| 2023 | £466,000 | £1,530,000 | £900,000 |
| 2024 | £475,550 | £1,825,000 | £990,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £1,386,601 | £1,107,500 |
| 2026 | £529,875 | £1,375,000 | £1,215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £721 | £800 | £738 |
| 2017 | £713 | £750 | £712 |
| 2018 | £667 | £727 | £716 |
| 2019 | £682 | £753 | £714 |
| 2020 | £732 | £764 | £733 |
| 2021 | £697 | £862 | £759 |
| 2022 | £709 | £920 | £834 |
| 2023 | £740 | £779 | £746 |
| 2024 | £748 | £848 | £837 |
| 2025 | £715 | £919 | £835 |
| 2026 | £720 | £893 | £850 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 8RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul 2026 | First And Second Floor Flat, 122, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 95H, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AA | Flats | Leasehold | £437,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Caldecot Road, London, SE5 9RL | Flats | Leasehold | £475,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Flat 8, King George Court, 26, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9SE | Flats | Leasehold | £347,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 13, King George Court, 26, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9SE | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the SE5 8RX postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Crawford Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
Crawford Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Nov 2011. | |
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Nov 2011
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service | Miscellaneous | Unrated. | |
The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE5 8RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 122 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Dadinho Distributions | 116 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Dadinho Distributions |
| 0.1 mi | Camberwell Local Express | Coldharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PR | Walking directions to Camberwell Local Express |
| 0.1 mi | Adeola African Supermarket & Carribbean Food | Coldharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PR | Walking directions to Adeola African Supermarket & Carribbean Food |
| 0.1 mi | Adam Food & Wine | 6 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PR | Walking directions to Adam Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE5 8RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alan Andrews
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Ciara Alleyne
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Valentine
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE5 8RX records about 279 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE5 8RX in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £562,500 (about £770 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 8RX, including Crawford Primary School (Good), Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding) and The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE5 8RX is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 370 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SE5 8RX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE5 8RX is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Andrews (Green Party), Ciara Alleyne (Green Party) and Paul Valentine (Green Party).