Postcode SE5 9AU 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below 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 £560,000 (around £770 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £470,625 and £841,525. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 9AU.
Herne Hill East near SE5 9AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | East Dulwich | Southern | Walking directions to East Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Loughborough Park | Small | Walking directions to Loughborough Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (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 | 7 | £1,375,000 | £893 |
| Terraced | 36 | £1,183,000 | £860 |
| Detached | 1 | £770,000 | £1,008 |
| Flats | 100 | £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 9AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May 2026 | 27, Bicknell Road, London, SE5 9AU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,135,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 22, Bicknell Road, London, SE5 9AU | Terraced | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 18, Bicknell Road, London, SE5 9AU | Terraced | Freehold | £970,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 31, Kemerton Road, London, SE5 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £430,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 29A, Kemerton Road, London, SE5 9AR | Flats | Leasehold | £587,885 |
In the SE5 9AU postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 11 primary and 2 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 | St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2015. | |
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Apr 2015
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Heron Academy | Academy special sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Heron Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.3 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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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE5 9AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cavendish Road, Lambeth, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Subhan Supermarket | 207 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Subhan Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Latin Choice | 180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH | Walking directions to The Latin Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 188-192 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Loco | Coldharbour Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8RR | Walking directions to Loco |
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 9AU, 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 9AU records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE5 9AU in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £560,000 (about £770 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 9AU, including St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Good), Heron Academy (Good) 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 9AU is Loughborough Junction in TfL zone 2, about 424 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE5 9AU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,999 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 9AU 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).