SE5 0EU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bishops 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 0EU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 16.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0EU are sourced from Output Area E00019727 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS MEAD, SE5 0EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS MEAD, SE5 0EU.
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£ 48,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0EU 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SE5 0EU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0EU. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
11 sales · Mean £ 277,727
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0EU is moderate at 85 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.
school Local Schools
Comber Grove School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ark All Saints Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Highshore School
Brunswick Park Primary School
Saint Gabriel's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Herbal source0.3 km
- Pearl news kiosk0.3 km
- Uncle reg0.6 km
- Day Lewis0.8 km
- Omes0.6 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Sun Of Camberwell0.9 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.9 km
- The Kennington0.8 km
- Canterbury arms0.8 km
- Orbit beers ltd - taproom0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Akwaaba kitchen0.3 km
- Camberwell grill ltd0.3 km
- Lif juiz0.4 km
- Sidecar coffee bar0.9 km
- Spring holiday club0.5 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Little Cat Cafe0.6 km
- Family cafe0.5 km
- Kings cafe0.3 km
- Bay root0.7 km
- Chaplin cafe0.7 km
- + 96 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Wyndham supermarket0.1 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.1 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.1 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The new dome hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denmark Hill1.1 km
- Loughborough Junction1.3 km
- Elephant & Castle1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50EU · Data under Open Government Licence