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SE5 9QG

Lilford Road

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

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Overview

Postcode SE5 9QG 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 Loughborough Road area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ruskin Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
74%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Loughborough Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Loughborough Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74%

Approximately 74.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 63.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from SE5 9QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Loughborough Road near SE5 9QG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SE5 9QG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SE5 9QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRuskin ParkLargeWalking directions to Ruskin Park
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.4 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
60,684.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.49(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.66(-83%)
Vehicle crime
2.91(-69%)
Other theft
1.75(-85%)
Public order
1.17(-83%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
143
32.21%
Caribbean
60
13.51%
British
48
10.81%
Other White
44
9.91%
Other
35
7.88%
Total population: 444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
38.48%
No qualifications
81
24.55%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
9.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
110
73.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Owns outright
2
1.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£769
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£495K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£1,372,500£1,008
Semi-Detached8£1,350,000£898
Terraced39£1,160,000£848
Flats90£519,250£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE5 9QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 2025Flat A, 37, Eastlake Road, London, SE5 9QJFlatsLeasehold£745,000
15 May 2026Flat 37, Winterslow House, Flaxman Road, London, SE5 9DQFlatsLeasehold£325,000
12 Jun 2026Flat 2, 2, Eastlake Road, London, SE5 9QLFlatsLeasehold£667,500
30 Jan 2026Flat 1, 6, Eastlake Road, London, SE5 9QLFlatsLeasehold£530,000
13 Jun 2025Flat 16, Printworks Apartments, 116, Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SE5 9QG postcode area, located within Loughborough Road, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SE5 9QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's ServiceMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLoughborough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCrawford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SE5 9QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSimplyFresh112-114 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9PZWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.1 miThe Latin Choice180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QHWalking directions to The Latin Choice
0.2 miNisa Local188-192 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miCo-op FoodCavendish Road, Lambeth, SW9 8RZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSubhan Supermarket207 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZWalking directions to Subhan Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 9QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Andrews

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ciara Alleyne

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Paul Valentine

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Loughborough RoadE02000626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 009CE01003075
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SE5 9QG

Is SE5 9QG (Loughborough Road) safe?

The area around SE5 9QG records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SE5 9QG?

The median sale price around SE5 9QG in Loughborough Road is £600,000 (about £769 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SE5 9QG?

There are 20 schools close to SE5 9QG, including The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service, Loughborough Primary School (Good) and Crawford Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SE5 9QG?

The closest station to SE5 9QG is Loughborough Junction in TfL zone 2, about 331 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SE5 9QG?

SE5 9QG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SE5 9QG (Loughborough Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE5 9QG 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).