Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · South East London

SE5 (Camberwell): crime, schools, stations and house prices

SE5 (Camberwell) is a postcode district in South East London, covered by Lambeth and Southwark. Homes sold for a median of £475,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 1.0% down on the year before. It has a crime score of 6/10 (high), with about 150 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 19 schools with an SE5 postcode, and the nearest stations include Denmark Hill, Loughborough Junction and East Dulwich.

House prices in SE5

421 homes sold in SE5 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £475,000. That's 1.0% lower than the 12 months before (£480,000).

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in SE5

Crime score: 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 150 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 41 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in SE5 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (13,993 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in SE5

19 open schools have an SE5 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Primary schools (10)

Secondary schools (2)

Special and other schools (7)

Stations near SE5

Council and wards

SE5 is covered by Lambeth and Southwark. Wards include Brixton North, Camberwell Green, Champion Hill, Dulwich Village, Faraday, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, Kennington and Myatt's Fields.

Frequently asked questions

Is SE5 a safe area to live?

SE5 (Camberwell) has a crime score of 6/10 (High). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 150 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in SE5?

The median sale price in SE5 (Camberwell) was £475,000 across 421 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 1.0% lower than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near SE5?

The nearest stations to the centre of SE5 are Denmark Hill (0.4 mi), Loughborough Junction (0.7 mi), East Dulwich (1 mi) and Kennington (1.2 mi).

How many schools are there in SE5?

There are 19 open schools with an SE5 postcode, including 10 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers SE5?

SE5 is covered by Lambeth and Southwark councils.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.