SE5 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Scena Way, 0.1km from Camberwell in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (79% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £520k, down 4.4% year-on-year. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00177642 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCENA WAY, SE5 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCENA WAY, SE5 0BF.
302
31
£ 48,800 /yr
88%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0BF 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
High employment, young population. SE5 0BF combines 88% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0BF. The average age is 31.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 540,000
103 sales · Mean £ 510,116
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0BF is moderate at 87 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
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Little Cat Cafe0.6 km
- Family cafe0.5 km
- Different Taste0.7 km
- The Mezz1.0 km
- 888 cafe limited0.9 km
- + 97 more
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Day Lewis0.8 km
- Omes0.7 km
- Amin news0.2 km
- Cruson0.4 km
- Atd fourth world0.5 km
- + 70 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- The Kennington0.8 km
- Canterbury arms0.9 km
- Nags head p h0.1 km
- Phoenix1.0 km
- The camberwell arms0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Desicorner ltd0.7 km
- Golden dragon0.5 km
- Kokodoo0.6 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.6 km
- Royal kebab0.5 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Ar camberwell supermarket0.1 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.1 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- The co-operative food0.4 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The new dome hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denmark Hill1.0 km
- Loughborough Junction1.2 km
- Elephant & Castle2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50BF · Data under Open Government Licence