Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Southwark: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and Denmark Hill Rail Station 0.1 miles off, putting roughly 21 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE5 8AZ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
30Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 97 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 139 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
123crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 123 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 90.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
56GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 GP, 4 hospitals, 38 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL UTC — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Denmark Hill Rail Station0.1 mi
Loughborough Junction Rail Station0.5 mi
32 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 21 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
33green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23.1 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
105shops & libraries
- 91 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: M&S Kings College Hospital — 0.1 mi
In Southwark, 73% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southwark, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE5 8AZ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE5.
Average sold price by property type across the SE5 district, 2021–2026.
About SE5 8AZ
SE5 8AZ scores 78/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and transport — with The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE5 8AZ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 15,082 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 139 schools within the typical catchment area, including 25 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 72 rated Good. The nearest school is The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service, within a short walk.
There were 123 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 38 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL UTC, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is MAUDSLEY HOSPITAL, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
