SE5 0DJ 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £475k, up 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00177651 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DJ.
199
34
£ 50,900 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE5 0DJ is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0DJ. The average age is 34.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
21 sales · Mean £ 507,659
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0DJ is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
South Bank University Academy
Brunswick Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Inkavital0.9 km
- Omes0.8 km
- Convenience store0.8 km
- Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell0.9 km
- Apple green service station0.2 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Kings cafe0.7 km
- La contaleta0.9 km
- Family cafe0.9 km
- Planet coffee & more ltd1.0 km
- Falafel 2 go1.0 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Camberwell tandoori0.7 km
- Desicorner ltd0.6 km
- Golden dragon0.9 km
- Kokodoo0.9 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- The Kennington1.0 km
- Canterbury arms0.7 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- Good neighbour1.0 km
- Old dispensary0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.3 km
- Denmark Hill1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50DJ · Data under Open Government Licence