This is an unique guide to the best residential roads in Camberwell, London, SE5. The locality is bordered by Peckham, Dulwich, Herne Hill, Brixton & Walworth. It has developed from a village in Surrey to become a vibrant part of Inner London over the last 300 years. Main periods of growth:

18th Century
Camberwell developed as a country retreat for those working in the city
who were early commuters the city using horse-drawn coaches. Famous residents
included Dr Lettsom who lived at the Grove house and park,. The area around the
Grove soon expanded as Camberwell Grove) and de Crespigny family
developed the area between Grove Lane and Denmark Hill.
Local residents included the poet Robert Browning who was born off Southampton Way.

19th Century.
Camberwell expanded at a pace after the railway arrived in 1866.
The Minet estate was developed off Camberwell New Road (examples: Flodden Road & Knatchbull Road). Local residents included the art critic John Ruskin & Cecil Sharp,
leader of the folk revival.

20th Century
The tram and bus made Camberwell convenient for commuting to the City and West End. Many high-rise flats appeared mostly poor. But a good example of post-war flats is
Ruskin House off Champion Hill. It a sought-after address due to its mid-C20 modern style. Burgess Park is a rare example of a post-war park built on the site of the old
Grand Surrey Canal.

21st Century
New modern houses have been added as in-fills with land being scarce.
Many old factories and schools such as Mary Datchelor’s have been converted to
residential use. Actors like Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson and Jenny Agutter
reside in its leafy Georgian roads.

Media feature: Evening Standard

We recommend the following residential roads (to buy or let). Each road is a brief description, a history. architectural notes plus transport shops and services information and a map.

Prime Camberwell roads
Addington Square
Camberwell Grove (+ History)
Camberwell New Road
Camberwell Road
Champion Grove
Champion Hill
Cobourg Road
Denmark Road
Flodden Road
Grove Hill Road
Grove Lane
Grove Park
Havil Street
Love Walk
Wells Way
Wilson Road


Wilson Road

We recommend the following independent estate agent for information
on the above roads.
Wooster & Stock
Camberwell Hall
39 Grove Lane
SE5 8SP
Based on the top floor of this prestigious Georgian building (1748)
Wooster & Stock are well served to advise on your housing requirements in the locality. Established in 200*.
T: 020 7708 6700
E: cam.sale@woosterstock.co.uk
www.woosterstock.co.uk

Local info:
Council: Southwark
Buses: Several (12, 36, 176, 185 all connect to central London)
Rail: Denmark Hill (Zone *) London Overground from 2012)
Tube: Nearest are Elephant & Castle or Oval (both on Northern Line).Tube: Oval (Zone * Northern)
Leisure: Southwark Leisure Guide Lambeth Leisure Guide
Bars: Best Camberwell Bars & Pubs
Restaurants: Best Camberwell Restaurants
Indian Restaurants: Best Camberwell Indian Restaurants
Services: Best Camberwell Home Interiors Services