SE5 0ET is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church 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 0ET is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE5 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00019729 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH MEAD, SE5 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH MEAD, SE5 0ET.
349
36
£ 48,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE5 0ET 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 0ET 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. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE5 0ET. 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
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
£ 405,000
10 sales · Mean £ 386,230
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE5 0ET is moderate at 73 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
76 nearby- Card factory0.6 km
- The Bread Of Life Bakery0.8 km
- Tony's Corner Shop0.8 km
- Adam food and wine0.7 km
- Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell0.3 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Manayu0.7 km
- Planet coffee & more ltd0.5 km
- Theo's0.6 km
- Johnnies Cafe1.0 km
- Different Taste0.8 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Ar camberwell supermarket0.1 km
- Budgens camberwell road0.1 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- The co-operative food0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Delly's caribbean cuisine0.7 km
- Vegan kitchen & juice box0.4 km
- Tasty House0.8 km
- Bolu kebab restaurant0.6 km
- Chicken express0.7 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Nags head p h0.1 km
- The camberwell arms0.6 km
- The planet nollywood0.3 km
- Cool and cozzy lounge0.7 km
- Queen elizabeth p h0.9 km
- + 17 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: SE50ET · Data under Open Government Licence