Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

CASTLE MEAD, SE5 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MEAD, SE5 0EA.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0EA 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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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SE5 0EA has a significant social housing presence — 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Mead, 0.2km from Camberwell in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0EA is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £236k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00019729 (shared with 3 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 0EA. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.2%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean48.4%
Other / Mixed18.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 218,000

2 sales · Mean £ 218,000

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

Crime around SE5 0EA is moderate at 72 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 offences302
Anti-social behaviour251
Other theft88
Theft from the person69
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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Comber Grove School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Ark All Saints Academy

Good591 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstanding856 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.4 km
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Highshore School

Good148 pupils0.4 km
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Brunswick Park Primary School

Good379 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Atd fourth world0.4 km
  • Lasheen the stationer0.8 km
  • Ly trang supermarket0.6 km
  • New church news0.3 km
  • Trinity in camberwell0.9 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
  • St georges tavern0.8 km
  • The Kennington0.8 km
  • Canterbury arms0.7 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe0.6 km
  • Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.7 km
  • Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.6 km
  • Happy valley0.7 km
  • Large warehouse0.5 km
  • + 100 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.2 km
  • Oli centre0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Budgens1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Ca food catering0.2 km
  • Dallas chicken and ribs0.6 km
  • Little ochie0.7 km
  • Ocean fish bar0.7 km
  • Praise kitchen ltd0.7 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The new dome hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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