Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0AP.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0AP 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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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SE5 0AP has a significant social housing presence — 82% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SE5 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Road, 0.6km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AP is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 82% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00019990 (shared with 4 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 0AP. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.8%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean52.7%
Other / Mixed17.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SE5 0AP is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour292
Violence and sexual offences220
Theft from the person80
Drugs67
Other theft63

school Local Schools

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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.2 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.5 km
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The Grove Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.5 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.5 km
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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Cobourg Primary School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • East st off licence limited0.8 km
  • G baldwin & co1.0 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Sams 99p store1.0 km
  • Sk buy n buy - butchers0.9 km
  • + 97 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.7 km
  • The olde apple tree1.0 km
  • Diogenes the dog0.9 km
  • Orbit beers ltd - taproom0.7 km
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Amore cafe1.0 km
  • Bagel king0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Kfc0.8 km
  • Mama thai0.8 km
  • + 97 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Hot box pizza and chicken ltd1.0 km
  • Newplatinumbakery ltd0.9 km
  • Ossie jerk chicken0.8 km
  • Sidecar coffee bar0.7 km
  • The merge0.7 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Daily fresh supermarket0.7 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.4 km
  • Denmark Hill1.8 km
  • Peckham Rye2.0 km