Postcode SE5 8SH 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 very high crime levels, with around 191.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Camberwell South is £63,800 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is Lucas Gardens.
Camberwell South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Camberwell South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from SE5 8SH.
Camberwell South near SE5 8SH 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
| 0.2 mi | Camberwell Green | Small | Walking directions to Camberwell Green |
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 8SH postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Butterfly Walk, London, SE5 8RW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | The Pantry | 62 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QZ | Walking directions to The Pantry |
| 0.1 mi | Denmark Food & Wine | 74 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RZ | Walking directions to Denmark Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | 61 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TR | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.1 mi | Shreegi News | 63 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8TR | Walking directions to Shreegi News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.