SE5 covers Camberwell and the surrounding area in south London. Over the past five years, property prices have declined at a compound annual rate of 0.6%, while rental yields have grown at 5.0% annually, suggesting stronger income returns than capital appreciation. Population growth has been minimal at 0.1% over the same period. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, with a trajectory score of 41.2 out of 100, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. These metrics indicate a market characterised by modest rental growth offset by price stagnation, with limited demographic expansion to drive future demand.
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- 1Property prices down 0.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Camberwell · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
11 planning applications submitted in SE5 over the last six months.
Camberwell (SE5) common questions
Is Camberwell up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Camberwell (SE5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 41/100 (Average), in the top 93% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Camberwell safe?
Camberwell has a safety score of 44/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Camberwell?
The average property price in Camberwell (SE5) is £1.09m as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Camberwell?
The median monthly rent in Camberwell (SE5) is £2,367 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Camberwell?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Southwark (SE1), Brixton (SW2), Westminster (SW1P). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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