Postcode SE5 9BY 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 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 nearest station is Loughborough Junction, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 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 the United Kingdom, 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 83.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from SE5 9BY.
Herne Hill East near SE5 9BY 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 4 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.3 mi | Myatt's Fields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,372,500 | £1,008 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,350,000 | £898 |
| Terraced | 39 | £1,160,000 | £848 |
| Flats | 90 | £519,250 | £723 |
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 | £502,000 | £1,386,601 | £1,120,000 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £1,320,000 | £1,065,000 |
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 | £833 |
| 2026 | £720 | £893 | £836 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 9BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, Kenbury Mansions, Kenbury Street, London, SE5 9BU | Flats | Leasehold | £530,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Flat 17, Kenbury Mansions, Kenbury Street, London, SE5 9BU | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 16, Printworks Apartments, 116, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 16, Printworks Apartments, 116, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 14, Printworks Apartments, 116, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZ | Flats | Leasehold | £162,000 |
In the SE5 9BY postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 9BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SimplyFresh | 112-114 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZ | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.2 mi | Atil News | Denmark Road, Lambeth, SE5 9LB | Walking directions to Atil News |
| 0.2 mi | The Latin Choice | 180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH | Walking directions to The Latin Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Camberwell Local Express | Coldharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PR | Walking directions to Camberwell Local Express |
| 0.2 mi | Adeola African Supermarket & Carribbean Food | Coldharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PR | Walking directions to Adeola African Supermarket & Carribbean Food |
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 9BY, 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 9BY 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SE5 9BY in Herne Hill East is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 9BY, including Crawford Primary School (Good), The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service and Loughborough Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE5 9BY is Loughborough Junction in TfL zone 2, about 470 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE5 9BY 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 9BY 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).