Postcode SE5 8SS 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 165.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
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 165.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.5% 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.
The average income per household in Camberwell South is £75,874 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from SE5 8SS.
Camberwell South near SE5 8SS 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 4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Lucas Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Lucas Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Brunswick Park | Small | Walking directions to Brunswick Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 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 | 1 | £2,600,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £1,075,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £890,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Giles
In the SE5 8SS postcode area, located within Camberwell South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 8SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Dadinho Distributions | 116 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Dadinho Distributions |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 122 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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 Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.