Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE5 0AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

463

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE5 0AS has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Camberwell in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% 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 rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00019725 (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 0AS. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.4%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean38.9%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 0AS is above average at 94 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 offences323
Anti-social behaviour253
Shoplifting201
Other theft91
Theft from the person72

school Local Schools

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Comber Grove School

Good208 pupils0.1 km
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Ark All Saints Academy

Good591 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstanding856 pupils0.3 km
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Highshore School

Good148 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.4 km
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St John the Divine Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Millennium Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Boots uk1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Camberwell fisheries0.6 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Shawarma hut0.9 km
  • The best kebab1.0 km
  • Bay root0.6 km
  • Big town restaurants1.0 km
  • Chaplin cafe0.7 km
  • + 103 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The co-operative food0.4 km
  • Wyndham supermarket0.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Ozis cafe1.0 km
  • Eazy kitchen (good food ventures)1.0 km
  • Spicey restaurant bar and takeaway ltd0.6 km
  • Hampton fried chicken0.7 km
  • Rose Fish \& Chips0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Orbit beers ltd - taproom0.7 km
  • Grove house0.9 km
  • Good neighbour0.6 km
  • Hermits cave0.6 km
  • Old dispensary0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The new dome hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denmark Hill1.2 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.4 km
  • Elephant & Castle1.8 km