SE5 0DQ is a mixed residential area on Albany Mews, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £525k, up 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00177651 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBANY MEWS, SE5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBANY MEWS, SE5 0DQ.
199
34
£ 50,900 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0DQ 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
With 75% economic activity and an average age of 34, SE5 0DQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 485,000
7 sales · Mean £ 503,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0DQ is moderate at 69 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.
school Local Schools
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Michael Faraday School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Comber Grove School
Brunswick Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Omes0.8 km
- East st off licence limited0.5 km
- G baldwin & co0.9 km
- Herbal source0.9 km
- Pearl news kiosk0.9 km
- + 106 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Kennington0.9 km
- Canterbury arms0.6 km
- The royal british legion0.9 km
- Orbit brewing ltd - brewery0.3 km
- The tankard1.0 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Kennington Park Centre1.0 km
- Family cafe0.8 km
- The coffee shop1.0 km
- Amore cafe0.9 km
- Bagel king0.5 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Desicorner ltd0.6 km
- Golden dragon0.8 km
- Kokodoo0.8 km
- Papa nadox kitchen0.8 km
- Royal kebab0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- The co-operative food0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The new dome hotel1.0 km
- Eurotraveller hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Elephant & Castle1.4 km
- Denmark Hill1.6 km
- Loughborough Junction1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50DQ · Data under Open Government Licence