Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

470

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in SE5 0DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE5 0DF is a mixed residential area on Albany Road, 0.5km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0DF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £407k, down 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00177658 (shared with 12 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 0DF. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British47.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean25.5%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 407,500

14 sales · Mean £ 443,214

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

Crime around SE5 0DF is moderate at 82 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 behaviour289
Violence and sexual offences248
Other theft86
Theft from the person79
Burglary77

school Local Schools

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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.4 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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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Inkavital0.9 km
  • Omes0.8 km
  • Convenience store0.9 km
  • Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell0.8 km
  • Apple green service station0.2 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Kings cafe0.7 km
  • La contaleta0.9 km
  • Family cafe0.9 km
  • Planet coffee & more ltd1.0 km
  • Ding tea1.0 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Camberwell tandoori0.7 km
  • Desicorner ltd0.7 km
  • Golden dragon0.9 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • Papa nadox kitchen0.9 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Canterbury arms0.7 km
  • The royal british legion1.0 km
  • Good neighbour1.0 km
  • Hermits cave1.0 km
  • Old dispensary0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Ar camberwell supermarket0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.4 km
  • Denmark Hill1.6 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.9 km