SE5 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Mead, 0.2km from Camberwell in Southwark. Administratively it sits within Camberwell Green ward and the Camberwell and Peckham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE5 0EB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southwark. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00019729 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE MEAD, SE5 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE MEAD, SE5 0EB.
349
36
£ 48,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 88% social renting, SE5 0EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0EB. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0EB is moderate at 72 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
Ark All Saints Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
Highshore School
Brunswick Park Primary School
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Atd fourth world0.4 km
- Lasheen the stationer0.8 km
- Ly trang supermarket0.6 km
- New church news0.3 km
- Trinity in camberwell0.9 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
- Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
- St georges tavern0.8 km
- The Kennington0.8 km
- Canterbury arms0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- 100% holy cafe0.6 km
- Albany stores ltd t/a h & g cuisine0.7 km
- Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge0.6 km
- Happy valley0.7 km
- Large warehouse0.5 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Iceland foods ltd0.2 km
- Oli centre0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Ca food catering0.2 km
- Dallas chicken and ribs0.6 km
- Little ochie0.7 km
- Ocean fish bar0.7 km
- Praise kitchen ltd0.7 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The new dome hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denmark Hill1.2 km
- Loughborough Junction1.4 km
- Elephant & Castle1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE50EB · Data under Open Government Licence