Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

391

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SE5 0DA has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albany Road, 0.6km from Walworth in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0DA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £695k. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00019933 (shared with 7 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 0DA. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British42.8%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean29.6%
Other / Mixed19.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 730,000

6 sales · Mean £ 722,833

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

Crime around SE5 0DA is above average at 96 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 offences257
Anti-social behaviour237
Theft from the person105
Other theft98
Vehicle crime60

school Local Schools

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Ark Walworth Academy

Good1048 pupils0.1 km
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Cobourg Primary School

Requires Improvement268 pupils0.2 km
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Surrey Square Primary School

Outstanding446 pupils0.4 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.6 km
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)

Good42 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School

Good326 pupils0.7 km
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Tuke School

Outstanding86 pupils0.7 km
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The Grove Nursery School

Good84 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • Iman international supermarket0.7 km
  • Pour'd drinks ltd0.9 km
  • Price wise0.9 km
  • Halfords ltd (confectionery)0.9 km
  • Kristies cakes and pastries0.9 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • La casa de jack ltd0.7 km
  • Options cuisine ltd0.5 km
  • Ponde fernando0.9 km
  • Constructameal llp1.0 km
  • Cote brasserie0.7 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Chicken world0.9 km
  • Ho ho chinese take away1.0 km
  • King rooster0.4 km
  • Little black kitchen0.4 km
  • Puresip - organic juice0.3 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Unity traders limited0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The lord nelson0.4 km
  • Club 7010.8 km
  • Red lion1.0 km
  • Cool and cozzy lounge0.9 km
  • Huntsman & hound0.6 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.6 km
  • South Bermondsey1.8 km
  • Peckham Rye1.9 km