Living in SE5, Southwark
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SE5 in Southwark. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southwark: £582,473, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SE5
118 recorded home sales on the streets around central SE5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £471,000 and a range from £133,750 to £2,600,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 13 BLOCK B PEABODY ESTATE, SE5 7BE | flat-maisonette | £487,695 | 2026-05-28 |
| 18 KERFIELD PLACE, SE5 8SX | semi-detached | £742,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| FLAT 4 BLOCK N PEABODY ESTATE, SE5 7BX | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| FIRST FLOOR FLAT 26 VALMAR ROAD, SE5 9NG | flat-maisonette | £441,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 8 CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 8RE | terraced | £1,950,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| APARTMENT 502 3 CAMBERWELL PASSAGE, SE5 0AU | flat-maisonette | £335,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
204 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Jessop Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Crampton Primary | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| The Charter School North Dulwich | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
117 state primary and 35 state secondary schools within range, plus 16 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
16 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyn's Oakfield, Alleyn's School, Arco Academy, City of London School, DLD College, David Game College and others.
All 16 fee-paying schools near SE5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
4 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Courtauld Institute of Art, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, London South Bank University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.3% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1459 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SE5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Southwark's figures.
Common questions about SE5
What is the average house price in SE5?
The average sold price in Southwark is £582,473 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SE5?
Prices in Southwark are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SE5?
The median of 118 recorded sales around central SE5 in the last 2 years is £471,000, ranging from £133,750 to £2,600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SE5?
204 schools sit within 3 miles of central SE5, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SE5?
1459 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SE5 at risk of flooding?
Central SE5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SE5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £471,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1459 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SE5 safe?
1459 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SE5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SE5 or SW9, SE5 or SE17, SE5 or SE15.
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