Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DB.

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Population

625

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 76% social renting, SE5 0DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-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 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Road, 0.6km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0DB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% 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. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00177492 (shared with 15 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 0DB. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British13.6%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean53.4%
Other / Mixed25.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,150,000

Flat

£ 665,000

2 sales · Mean £ 665,000

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

Crime around SE5 0DB is above average at 99 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 offences252
Anti-social behaviour239
Theft from the person101
Other theft99
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.2 km
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Cobourg Primary School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.3 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.4 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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The Grove Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.6 km
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Atd fourth world1.0 km
  • Central news0.9 km
  • Gilchrist0.7 km
  • Lasheen the stationer0.9 km
  • Quality halal meat ltd1.0 km
  • + 85 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.9 km
  • Huntsman & hound0.6 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.8 km
  • St georges tavern0.8 km
  • The hour glass0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe1.0 km
  • Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.9 km
  • Amigos restaurant0.1 km
  • Anm pizza0.5 km
  • Bubble bubble & bar0.5 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Daily fresh supermarket1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Marks & spencer1.0 km
  • Oli centre1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Bee gees0.5 km
  • Berts fish bar0.5 km
  • Enat guada0.4 km
  • Jenecheru0.5 km
  • Lebanese kitchen0.4 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.6 km
  • South Bermondsey1.8 km
  • Peckham Rye1.9 km