SE5 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Urlwin Street, 0.3km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
The people who live in SE5 0AB are typical of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00019752 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
URLWIN STREET, SE5 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for URLWIN STREET, SE5 0AB.
425
38
£ 50,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SE5 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0AB. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0AB is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Comber Grove School
Ark All Saints Academy
Michael Faraday School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Inkavital0.9 km
- Omes0.6 km
- Caffe Espresso1.0 km
- Newington news1.0 km
- Newington newsagents0.9 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Kings cafe0.6 km
- La contaleta0.9 km
- Little Cat Cafe1.0 km
- Kennington Park Centre0.9 km
- Family cafe0.7 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Camberwell tandoori0.6 km
- Desicorner ltd0.5 km
- Golden dragon0.7 km
- Kokodoo0.7 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.7 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Kennington0.8 km
- Canterbury arms0.5 km
- The royal british legion0.8 km
- Good neighbour1.0 km
- Hermits cave1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Wyndham supermarket0.4 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.6 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.6 km
- Daily fresh supermarket0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.4 km
- Denmark Hill1.6 km
- Loughborough Junction1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50AB · Data under Open Government Licence