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SE5 Area Report

Southwark

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£541,021
Median Price
Postcode district (SE5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (SE5)
17
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.4/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SE5

Rental Yield
4.7
Price Growth
3.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
8.8
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (SE5)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

1228
Crimes/month
413
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Southwark)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Southwark has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
4
employment
5
education
7
health
5
crime
4
housing
4
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Southwark (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SE5 spans 2 local authorities; Southwark is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SE5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£586,476
Southwark average
+1.1%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,764,141
Detached
£1,244,622
Semi-Detached
£851,457
Terraced
£482,734
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £220,260
01/12/2003: £236,619
01/12/2004: £253,422
01/12/2005: £259,753
01/12/2006: £303,529
01/12/2007: £354,862
01/12/2008: £303,868
01/12/2009: £306,001
01/12/2010: £339,707
01/12/2011: £359,498
01/12/2012: £401,488
01/12/2013: £447,861
01/12/2014: £516,431
01/12/2015: £564,008
01/12/2016: £588,479
01/12/2017: £560,669
01/12/2018: £578,284
01/12/2019: £586,997
01/12/2020: £622,328
01/12/2021: £558,544
01/12/2022: £586,868
01/12/2023: £565,336
01/12/2024: £580,377
01/12/2025: £586,476
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

12
Primary
1
Secondary
3
Special
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

45.6
Avg Attainment 8
+7.3% vs national (42.5)
51.4%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 26 secondary schools in Southwark

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 21 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SE5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£1,467,500
27 sales
Semi-detached
£1,021,000
53 sales
Terraced
£900,000
416 sales
Flat
£425,000
1,722 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Southwark. For the headline SE5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Southwark
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,870/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
10/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
5
5 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Camberwell Green
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    9
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~67 Mbps
    Max Available~1000 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre+ Yes

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    100/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:213 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    11.7°C
    Avg Temperature
    747mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2818h
    Sunshine/Year
    20.5 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: April
    Now: 15.4°C, Clear skyHumidity: 72%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    49 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    92%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    49
    Total Establishments
    R k newsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
    4/5
    United food & gadget storeRetailers - other
    5/5
    Hayatt lebanese cuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5
    Cruson local food ltdRetailers - other
    1/5
    London food and wineRetailers - other
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    6%
    Renewable Energy
    223g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 50.4%imports 38.7%wind 5.3%biomass 3.4%nuclear 1.9%hydro 0.3%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    9m
    Lowabove sea level

    At 9m above sea level, this location is relatively low-lying. Surface water drainage may be slower in this area.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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