Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

SE5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE5 0AQ.

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Population

483

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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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 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 43% 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.

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

SE5 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0AQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00019756 (shared with 16 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 0AQ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.1%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean31.0%
Other / Mixed24.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
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 0AQ is moderate at 65 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 offences288
Anti-social behaviour237
Other theft68
Theft from the person60
Vehicle crime55

school Local Schools

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Comber Grove School

Good208 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.3 km
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Ark All Saints Academy

Good591 pupils0.3 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstanding856 pupils0.4 km
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Highshore School

Good148 pupils0.4 km
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Brunswick Park Primary School

Good379 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Atd fourth world0.3 km
  • Lasheen the stationer0.7 km
  • Ly trang supermarket0.5 km
  • New church news0.3 km
  • Quality halal meat ltd1.0 km
  • + 86 more
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
  • Queen elizabeth p h0.8 km
  • St georges tavern0.8 km
  • Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.7 km
  • The Kennington0.7 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

107 nearby
  • 100% holy cafe0.5 km
  • Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.6 km
  • Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.5 km
  • Happy valley0.8 km
  • Laodao0.9 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Daily fresh supermarket1.0 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Iceland foods ltd0.1 km
  • Marks & spencer0.9 km
  • Oli centre0.7 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Ca food catering0.1 km
  • Dallas chicken and ribs0.5 km
  • Little ochie0.8 km
  • Ocean fish bar0.6 km
  • Praise kitchen ltd0.6 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The new dome hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Denmark Hill1.3 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.5 km
  • Elephant & Castle1.7 km