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SE5 9PH

Milkwell Yard

Camberwell Green

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Detailed insights for SE5 9PH

Overview

Postcode SE5 9PH is located in a major urban area, within the Camberwell Green ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Camberwell Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year. The nearest station is Denmark Hill, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myatt's Fields Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Camberwell Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Camberwell Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Camberwell Green is £63,423 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SE5 9PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Camberwell Green near SE5 9PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Denmark Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 9PH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill
0.6 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.9 mi

2

East Dulwich

Southern

Walking directions to East Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 9PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.5 miLucas GardensSmallWalking directions to Lucas Gardens
0.4 miBrunswick ParkSmallWalking directions to Brunswick Park

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
12,423.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.26(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.02(+27%)
Shoplifting
12.98(+30%)
Other theft
12.53(+10%)
Theft from the person
11.19(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
37.53%
Other
52
14.25%
African
44
12.05%
Other White
31
8.49%
Other Asian
25
6.85%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
60.12%
No qualifications
39
12.15%
Level 3 (A level)
37
11.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.05%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
65
41.14%
Owns with a mortgage
36
22.78%
Owns outright
26
16.46%
Other social rented
14
8.86%
Social rents from council
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Camberwell Green

Median price£410,579
Price per sq ft£612
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £514K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) in Camberwell Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,750 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Camberwell Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,250,000£631
Terraced5£820,000£662
Flats88£397,500£611

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Camberwell Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£420,000£805,000
2017£447,000£772,500
2018£468,000£726,250
2019£473,400£750,000
2020£410,325£667,498
2021£420,000£831,000
2022£460,000£740,000
2023£402,500£910,000
2024£400,000£876,000
2025£395,000£820,000
2026£392,500£1,080,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£595£637
2017£671£649
2018£660£569
2019£637£553
2020£658£583
2021£595£662
2022£643£585
2023£627£723
2024£642£718
2025£612£689
2026£596£635
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Camberwell Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Camberwell Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 9PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 9PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025Flat 5, Caleb Court, 1, Milkwell Yard, London, SE5 9PHFlatsLeasehold£360,000
25 Mar 2026Ground Floor And Basement, 29, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RSFlatsLeasehold£300,000
20 Feb 2026Addictions Resource Centre, 63 - 65, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RSOtherLeasehold£190,000
09 Jan 202629B, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RSFlatsLeasehold£400,000
23 Jun 202553, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RSOtherFreehold£900,000

Schools

In the SE5 9PH postcode area, located within Camberwell Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 9PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCrawford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableArco AcademyOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMaudsley and Bethlem Hospital SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 9PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 9PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDenmark Food & Wine74 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RZWalking directions to Denmark Food & Wine
0 miAdam Food & Wine6 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PRWalking directions to Adam Food & Wine
0 miLidlDenmark Hill, Southwark, SE5 8RTWalking directions to Lidl
0 miAdeola African Supermarket & Carribbean FoodColdharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PRWalking directions to Adeola African Supermarket & Carribbean Food
0.1 miCamberwell Local ExpressColdharbour Lane, Southwark, SE5 9PRWalking directions to Camberwell Local Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southwark district.

Band A£1,312
Band B£1,530
Band C£1,749
Band D£1,967
Band E£2,404
Band F£2,842
Band G£3,279
Band H£3,935

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SE5 9PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dora Dixon-Fyle

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

James Moyse

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Jen Thornton

Camberwell Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Florence Eshalomi

Vauxhall and Camberwell Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSouthwarkE09000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyVauxhall and Camberwell GreenE14001559
WardCamberwell GreenE05011096
ParishSouthwark, unparished areaE43000218
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Camberwell GreenE02000827
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southwark 021DE01003922
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2004-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 9PH

Is SE5 9PH (Camberwell Green) safe?

The area around SE5 9PH records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SE5 9PH?

The median sale price around SE5 9PH in Camberwell Green is £410,579 (about £612 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 9PH?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 9PH, including Crawford Primary School (Good), Arco Academy and Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 9PH?

The closest station to SE5 9PH is Denmark Hill in TfL zone 2, about 527 m away, serving the Overground, Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SE5 9PH?

SE5 9PH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 9PH (Camberwell Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green covering SE5 9PH is Florence Eshalomi (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dora Dixon-Fyle (Labour and Co-operative Party), James Moyse (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Jen Thornton (Labour and Co-operative Party).