Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

132

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in SE5 0AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-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 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% 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 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00177490 (shared with 13 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 0AJ. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.6%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean35.4%
Other / Mixed18.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE5 0AJ is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour286
Violence and sexual offences241
Other theft80
Theft from the person79
Burglary76

school Local Schools

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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.5 km
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Brunswick Park Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km
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The Grove Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.7 km
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Spa School Camberwell

Good61 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Omes0.9 km
  • East st off licence limited0.6 km
  • G baldwin & co0.9 km
  • Herbal source0.9 km
  • Pearl news kiosk0.9 km
  • + 99 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Canterbury arms0.8 km
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.4 km
  • Good neighbour1.0 km
  • Old dispensary0.9 km
  • The gladstone0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Family cafe0.9 km
  • Amore cafe0.9 km
  • Bagel king0.6 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Kfc0.7 km
  • + 91 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Desicorner ltd0.8 km
  • Golden dragon0.9 km
  • Kokodoo1.0 km
  • Papa nadox kitchen1.0 km
  • Royal kebab0.9 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The co-operative food0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The new dome hotel1.0 km
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.4 km
  • Denmark Hill1.6 km
  • Loughborough Junction2.0 km