Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE5 0DG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

309

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0DG 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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10/10
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2/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 82% of tenure in SE5 0DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-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 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 82% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00019990 (shared with 4 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 0DG. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.8%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean52.7%
Other / Mixed17.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around SE5 0DG is moderate at 69 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 offences214
Anti-social behaviour203
Other theft69
Theft from the person68
Drugs56

school Local Schools

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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.3 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.4 km
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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.4 km
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Cobourg Primary School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.4 km
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The Grove Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.5 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km
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Tuke School

Outstanding86 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • East st off licence limited0.9 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Sk buy n buy - butchers1.0 km
  • Uncle reg0.9 km
  • Iman international supermarket0.8 km
  • + 93 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.8 km
  • The lord nelson0.6 km
  • The gladstone0.8 km
  • Red lion0.7 km
  • The good intent public house0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Bagel king0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Kfc1.0 km
  • Mama thai1.0 km
  • Pizzitalia1.0 km
  • + 94 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Newplatinumbakery ltd1.0 km
  • Ossie jerk chicken1.0 km
  • Sidecar coffee bar0.8 km
  • The merge0.9 km
  • Wrap mi up1.0 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.5 km
  • Denmark Hill1.9 km
  • Peckham Rye1.9 km