Southwark · London

Living in Camberwell

Camberwell sits in the comfortable middle — enough going on without the weekend chaos. It's also one of the most diverse places in the dataset, and daily life (food, shops, faith spaces) reflects it.

Average to buy
£550k
Average rent (2-bed)
£1950/mo
vs London average
-1%
Est. to central London
~20 min
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How Camberwell scores

Safety5/10
Schools6/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport7/10
Diversity & inclusion9/10
LGBTQ+ friendly8/10
Buzz & nightlife6/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Camberwell gives you a halal butcher, a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a mosque and churches.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a Lidl or Aldi✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ a mosque✓ churches

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Camberwell tends to work best for anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£550k — 1% below the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £1950 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £110k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Camberwell a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Camberwell scores 5/10 for safety, 6/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit anyone who wants genuinely multicultural everyday life.

How much does a home in Camberwell cost in 2026?

Around £550k on average to buy (1% below the London average) and roughly £1950 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £110k with a 10% deposit.

Is Camberwell well connected?

Camberwell scores 7/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 20 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Peckham£545k avg · safety 5/10East Dulwich£640k avg · safety 7/10Kennington£640k avg · safety 6/10
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