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.
SE5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE5 0AJ.
132
36
£ 44,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Michael Faraday School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Brunswick Park Primary School
South Bank University Academy
The Grove Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Spa School Camberwell
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
96 nearby- Family cafe0.9 km
- Amore cafe0.9 km
- Bagel king0.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Kfc0.7 km
- + 91 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SE50AJ · Data under Open Government Licence