SE5 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00019756 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE5 0AQ.
483
35
£ 48,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SE5 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-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 0AQ. The average age is 35.0. 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 0AQ is moderate at 65 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
Comber Grove School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Ark All Saints Academy
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Highshore School
Brunswick Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Atd fourth world0.3 km
- Lasheen the stationer0.7 km
- Ly trang supermarket0.5 km
- New church news0.3 km
- Quality halal meat ltd1.0 km
- + 86 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
- Queen elizabeth p h0.8 km
- St georges tavern0.8 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.7 km
- The Kennington0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- 100% holy cafe0.5 km
- Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.6 km
- Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.5 km
- Happy valley0.8 km
- Laodao0.9 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Daily fresh supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.1 km
- Marks & spencer0.9 km
- Oli centre0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Ca food catering0.1 km
- Dallas chicken and ribs0.5 km
- Little ochie0.8 km
- Ocean fish bar0.6 km
- Praise kitchen ltd0.6 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The new dome hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denmark Hill1.3 km
- Loughborough Junction1.5 km
- Elephant & Castle1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence