Postcode SE5 9PX 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 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 median sale price in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £562,500 (around £770 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £470,625 and £853,325. 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 England, 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 27.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from SE5 9PX.
Herne Hill East near SE5 9PX 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Denmark Hill | Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Denmark Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ruskin Park | Large | Walking directions to Ruskin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Myatt's Fields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £562,500 (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 | 8 | £1,350,000 | £872 |
| Terraced | 37 | £1,201,000 | £865 |
| Detached | 1 | £770,000 | £1,008 |
| Flats | 102 | £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 9PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | 58, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PU | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 10, Kenbury Street, London, SE5 9BS | Terraced | Freehold | £846,100 | |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 99, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9NS | Other | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 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 |
In the SE5 9PX postcode area, located within Herne Hill East, there are 11 primary and 3 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 | Crawford Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
Crawford Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Apr 2025
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| 0.2 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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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Nov 2011. | |
Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Nov 2011
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SE5 9PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SimplyFresh | 112-114 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZ | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 122 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Dadinho Distributions | 116 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8RX | Walking directions to Dadinho Distributions |
| 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 9PX, 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 9PX 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SE5 9PX in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is £562,500 (about £770 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE5 9PX, including Crawford Primary School (Good), The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service and Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SE5 9PX is Loughborough Junction in TfL zone 2, about 538 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
SE5 9PX 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 9PX 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).