SE5 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Camberwell New Road, 0.6km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Newington ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 94.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00020134 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, SE5 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, SE5 0AE.
605
35
£ 50,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE5 0AE has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 94.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0AE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 220,000
8 sales · Mean £ 269,681
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0AE is moderate at 70 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
St John the Divine Church of England Primary School
Evolve Academy
Highshore School
Christ Church Primary SW9
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Ark All Saints Academy
Saint Gabriel's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Amin news1.0 km
- Herbal source1.0 km
- Pearl news kiosk1.0 km
- Uncle reg0.8 km
- Ly trang supermarket0.9 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Nags head p h0.9 km
- Old dispensary0.9 km
- The Brown Derby0.5 km
- The Golden Goose0.3 km
- The Kennington0.1 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Ar camberwell supermarket0.9 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.9 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.8 km
- Wyndham supermarket0.8 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Akwaaba kitchen1.0 km
- Camberwell grill ltd1.0 km
- Lif juiz1.0 km
- The merge0.9 km
- Ca food catering0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- 100% holy cafe1.0 km
- Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge1.0 km
- Mary's cafe1.0 km
- Taggs coffee co.0.9 km
- Tasty african food1.0 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Belgrave Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Vauxhall1.4 km
- Loughborough Junction1.5 km
- Elephant & Castle1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
- Oval Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50AE · Data under Open Government Licence