Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

BISHOPS MEAD, SE5 0EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS MEAD, SE5 0EU.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
workEmployment
8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British40.3%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean31.0%
Other / Mixed21.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences325
Anti-social behaviour293
Other theft106
Shoplifting93
Theft from the person80

school Local Schools

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Comber Grove School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstanding856 pupils0.3 km
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Ark All Saints Academy

Good591 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 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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Saint Gabriel's College

Good595 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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

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
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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

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