Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE5 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE5 0AF.

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Population

605

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 72% social renting, SE5 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE5 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AF is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00020134 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0AF. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.8%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean56.1%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE5 0AF is moderate at 68 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.

Violence and sexual offences233
Anti-social behaviour162
Shoplifting151
Other theft66
Theft from the person58

school Local Schools

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Evolve Academy

0.3 km
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St John the Divine Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.3 km
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Highshore School

Good148 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church Primary SW9

Good196 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.5 km
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Ark All Saints Academy

Good591 pupils0.6 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

51 nearby
  • Amin news1.0 km
  • Uncle reg0.8 km
  • Ly trang supermarket0.9 km
  • Sprout Ldn Limited1.0 km
  • Dorset Off Licence0.8 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Nags head p h1.0 km
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery1.0 km
  • Old dispensary0.9 km
  • The Brown Derby0.5 km
  • The Golden Goose0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Ar camberwell supermarket1.0 km
  • Budgens camberwell road1.0 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.8 km
  • Wyndham supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Lif juiz1.0 km
  • Sidecar coffee bar1.0 km
  • The merge0.9 km
  • Ca food catering0.8 km
  • Dallas chicken and ribs0.9 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe1.0 km
  • Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge1.0 km
  • Mary's cafe1.0 km
  • Taggs coffee co.0.9 km
  • Tasty african food1.0 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Belgrave Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Vauxhall1.3 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.5 km
  • Elephant & Castle1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oval Underground Station0.4 km