Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

CHURCH MEAD, SE5 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH MEAD, SE5 0ET.

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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 0ET 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

With 88% social renting, SE5 0ET is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.

home £355,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE5 0ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church 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 0ET 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 8.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0ET 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 0ET. 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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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

£ 405,000

10 sales · Mean £ 386,230

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

Crime around SE5 0ET is moderate at 73 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 offences307
Anti-social behaviour252
Other theft93
Theft from the person71
Vehicle crime63

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

76 nearby
  • Card factory0.6 km
  • The Bread Of Life Bakery0.8 km
  • Tony's Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Adam food and wine0.7 km
  • Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell0.3 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Manayu0.7 km
  • Planet coffee & more ltd0.5 km
  • Theo's0.6 km
  • Johnnies Cafe1.0 km
  • Different Taste0.8 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Ar camberwell supermarket0.1 km
  • Budgens camberwell road0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • The co-operative food0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Delly's caribbean cuisine0.7 km
  • Vegan kitchen & juice box0.4 km
  • Tasty House0.8 km
  • Bolu kebab restaurant0.6 km
  • Chicken express0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Nags head p h0.1 km
  • The camberwell arms0.6 km
  • The planet nollywood0.3 km
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
  • + 17 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