Postcode SE5 9AX is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Herne Hill East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Herne Hill East is £80,323 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ruskin Park.
Herne Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Herne Hill East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.2 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 9AX.
Herne Hill East near SE5 9AX 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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £543,000 in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,750 up to £2,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 102 | £492,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £1,520,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £975,500 |
10 year median price trend in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
In the SE5 9AX postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 9AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cavendish Road, Lambeth, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Subhan Supermarket | 207 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZ | Walking directions to Subhan Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Latin Choice | 180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH | Walking directions to The Latin Choice |
| 0.3 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 (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.