Rust Square Camberwell, Southwark
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SE5), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22502159.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,137,346 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Southwark costs £1,967 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Burgess Park, is about 20 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 22.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Medical Centre, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 61% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 405 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,137,346 | £1,137,346 | £1,137,346 |
| 2014 | 1 | £690,000 | £690,000 | £690,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £431,250 | £317,500 | £545,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2024 | 8 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £1,137,346 | |
| 8 Aug 2014 | 6 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £690,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2004 | 5 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £317,500 | |
| 23 Mar 2004 | 8 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2000 | 8 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £385,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 5 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 9 Apr 1997 | 4 SE5 7LG | Terraced | £97,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Southwark in 2026-27: Band D £1,967 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,312 | £1,530 | £1,749 | £1,967 | £2,404 | £2,842 | £3,279 | £3,935 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Addington Square (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 11, ADDINGTON SQUARE, grade II
- NUMBERS 13-16 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 4,Addington Square,,SE3 7JZ (60 m)
- 11a New Church Road SE5 7JH, permissioned (90 m)
- 11a New Church Road SE5 7JH, permissioned (90 m)
- First Floor And Second Floor Flat,179,Camberwell Road,,SE5 0HB (110 m)
- Iceland, 120-132 Camberwell Road, not permissioned (130 m)
- Iceland, 118-132 Camberwell Road: up to 55 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 138-142 Camberwell Road SE5 0EE, permissioned (140 m)
- 138-142 Camberwell Road SE5 0EE, permissioned (140 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 3 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE5 7LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Denmark Hill 6.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Elephant and Castle 2.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Loughborough Junction 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Kennington Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Oval Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Elephant & Castle Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bowyer Place Camberwell | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Ashmole Primary School Car Park(School Breaks) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 59 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Medical Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 29 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sheel Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 22 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Maudsley Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Camberwell Police Station | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burgess Park 47 ha | 20 m |
| Play area | 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Caspian Street Allotments 1,250 m² | 150 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 10 parks and gardens, 67 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 700 m (0.4 miles) north. 142 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Giles | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Church of St John the Divine | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Myatt's Fields | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Kennington Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Upper Pool | Tidal water | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| King's Reach | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Knight's Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south |
| Redriff | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 22.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 10 | 10 |
6 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Southwark: see them on the Southwark page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ark All Saints Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Michael Faraday School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Grove Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter SE5 0HB | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Guido's grill SE5 0HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2024 |
| New pak hong SE5 0HB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Atd fourth world SE5 7LB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Taggs coffee co. SE5 0EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| New church news SE5 7JJ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 4 Good | 17 May 2018 |
| Tennessee fried chicken SE5 0EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Iceland foods ltd SE5 0EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Pasha SE5 0EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Seehra supermarket SE5 0EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Burgess park tennis courts SE5 7LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clubhouse cafe SE5 7LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Sainsbury's SE5 0EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Kimchi and radish ltd SE5 0BU | Manufacturers/packers | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Camberwell greggs SE5 0EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Drugs | 40 |
| Theft from the person | 30 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Camberwell Road (143); On or near Crown Street (56); On or near Addington Square (45); On or near Sears Street (38); On or near Bowyer Place (29).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 6% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 89% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 61% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SE5 7LG: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Kitson Road · Camberwell Road · Addington Square · Caldew Street · New Church Road · Bowyer Place · Bethwin Road · Depot Street · Sears Street · Depot Street · Crown Street · Edmund Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.