SE5 0EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Camberwell Road, 0.4km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0EN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0EN are sourced from Output Area E00019754 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBERWELL ROAD, SE5 0EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBERWELL ROAD, SE5 0EN.
489
35
£ 50,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, SE5 0EN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0EN. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 257,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0EN is above average at 114 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
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
South Bank University Academy
Robert Browning Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Payless Food \& Wine1.0 km
- Omes0.8 km
- Inkavital0.8 km
- Longdan express1.0 km
- Nativo1.0 km
- + 100 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Old Red Lion1.0 km
- The Kennington0.9 km
- Canterbury arms0.6 km
- The royal british legion0.8 km
- Oaka At The Mansion House1.0 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Kennington Park Centre0.9 km
- Maximo Italian Bistrot1.0 km
- Family cafe0.8 km
- The coffee shop0.9 km
- Dragon castle1.0 km
- + 84 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- The co-operative food0.8 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.7 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.7 km
- Wyndham supermarket0.5 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Desicorner ltd0.6 km
- Golden dragon0.8 km
- Kokodoo0.8 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.8 km
- Royal kebab0.8 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Safestay hotel1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.2 km
- Denmark Hill1.7 km
- Loughborough Junction2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50EN · Data under Open Government Licence