Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Southwark: a school rated Good within a short walk and North Dulwich Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 11 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 8HP.
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?
21Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 90 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 125 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Bessemer Grange Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
17crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
51GP & 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.
- 48 GP, 3 hospitals, 37 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: COMMUNITY DIABETES TEAM — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
North Dulwich Rail Station0.3 mi
East Dulwich Rail Station0.3 mi
43 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.15 mi
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
23green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16.8 ha total
- largest park 3.8 ha (0.09 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (3.0 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
92shops & libraries
- 80 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Marks and Spencer, Budgens, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Dulwich — 0.2 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 8HP.
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 8HP
SE5 8HP scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Sainsburys Dulwich 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE5 8HP is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,921 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 125 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 69 rated Good. The nearest school is Bessemer Grange Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 48 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 37 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is COMMUNITY DIABETES TEAM, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is DULWICH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
