Postcode Analysis Southwark, London

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

199

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE5 0DJ 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SE5 0DJ is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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

SE5 0DJ is a mixed residential area on Albany Road, 0.5km from Grosvenor Park in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Faraday ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £475k, up 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00177651 (shared with 3 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 0DJ. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.8%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 500,000

21 sales · Mean £ 507,659

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

Crime around SE5 0DJ is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting290
Anti-social behaviour285
Violence and sexual offences238
Other theft93
Theft from the person84

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Michael Faraday School

Good428 pupils0.4 km
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John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes

Outstanding490 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Inadequate195 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good226 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infants School

Good139 pupils0.6 km
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South Bank University Academy

Good706 pupils0.6 km
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Brunswick Park Primary School

Good379 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Inkavital0.9 km
  • Omes0.8 km
  • Convenience store0.8 km
  • Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell0.9 km
  • Apple green service station0.2 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

85 nearby
  • Kings cafe0.7 km
  • La contaleta0.9 km
  • Family cafe0.9 km
  • Planet coffee & more ltd1.0 km
  • Falafel 2 go1.0 km
  • + 80 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Camberwell tandoori0.7 km
  • Desicorner ltd0.6 km
  • Golden dragon0.9 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • Papa nadox kitchen0.9 km
  • + 45 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • The Kennington1.0 km
  • Canterbury arms0.7 km
  • The royal british legion0.9 km
  • Good neighbour1.0 km
  • Old dispensary0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Ar camberwell supermarket0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Elephant & Castle1.3 km
  • Denmark Hill1.7 km
  • Loughborough Junction1.9 km