Area Information for London, SE5 0SB

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Newington ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green. This page combines information for the address London, SE5 0SB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE5 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1984. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Newington
Constituency Vauxhall and Camberwell Green * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Newington), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, SE5 0SB.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE5 0SB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 234
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 237
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 72% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 21
Shared Ownership 7
Rented: From Council 94
Rented: Other Social 77
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 22
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 1
Total 236

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 80
Two People 54
Three People 41
Four People 34
Five People 15
Six People 10
Seven People 2
8+ People 0
Total 236

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 80
Family Household 121
Other Household 37
Total 238

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 86
Deprived In One Dimension 72
Deprived In Two Dimensions 56
Deprived In Three Dimensions 23
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 237

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Vauxhall and Camberwell Green constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 271
Female 332
Total 603

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 31
5-9 32
10-14 57
15-19 42
20-24 48
25-29 56
30-34 61
35-39 39
40-44 38
45-49 25
50-54 49
55-59 50
60-64 31
65-69 20
70-74 10
75-79 12
80-84 4
85+ 0
Total 605

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE5 0SB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 291
Married 100
Separated 25
Divorced 49
Widowed 16
Total 481

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 317
Good 183
Fair 59
Bad 31
Very Bad 13
Total 603

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 193
Apprenticeship 14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 58
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 43
No GCSEs or Equivalent 88
Other 22
Total 479

Ethnic Group Embed This

London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 24% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 144
Mixed Ethnicity 28
Indian 2
Bangladeshi 10
Chinese 8
Other Asian 22
Black African 238
Black Caribbean 54
Other Black/African/Caribbean 48
Arab 11
Other 41
Total 606

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 54% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 324
European Union 56
Rest of Europe 14
Africa 132
Middle East and Asia 19
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 58
Total 603

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 324
10+ Years 218
5-10 Years 23
2-5 Years 23
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 603

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE5 0SB.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 467
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 52
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 26
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 7
Central and South America 7

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 114
Christian 326
Buddhist 10
Hindu 0
Jewish 4
Muslim 116
Sikh 0
Other Religion 8
Not Stated 25
Total 603

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 149
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 59
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 37
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 32
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 69
Retired 39
Looking After Home or Family 28
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 39
Other 24
Total 478

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 26
Professional Occupations 45
Associate Professional Occupations 45
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 19
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 46
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 18
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 45
Total 264

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 38
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 79
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 41
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 46
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 59
Semi-Routine Occupation 58
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 75
Full-time Student 65
Total 479

London, SE5 0SB is within the Newington policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SE5 0SB
Neighbourhood Team Address Newington
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SE5 0SB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE5 0SB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Vauxhall 0.8 miles
Loughborough Junction 1 mile
Elephant & Castle 1 mile
Denmark Hill 1.2 miles
Brixton 1.2 miles
Wandsworth Road 1.5 miles
Clapham High Street 1.5 miles
London Waterloo 1.6 miles
London Waterloo East 1.6 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 1.7 miles
East Dulwich 1.8 miles
Battersea Park 1.8 miles
Peckham Rye 1.8 miles
Herne Hill 1.9 miles
London Victoria 1.9 miles
London Bridge 2 miles
North Dulwich 2 miles
London Charing Cross 2 miles
London Blackfriars 2.2 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest Tube station is Oval, approximately 410 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is St John the Divine Church of England Primary School, approximately 350 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is Evolve Academy, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Evolve Academy 320 yards  
Ark All Saints Academy 600 yards June 2018
    
Saint Gabriel's College 660 yards November 2018
    
Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.6 miles November 2023
    
Lilian Baylis Technology School 0.6 miles February 2023
    
Platanos College 0.7 miles October 2021
    
Arco Academy 0.8 miles  
South Bank University Academy 1 mile May 2017
    
Minerva's Virtual Academy 1.1 miles  
Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 1.2 miles March 2024
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is Vassall Medical Centre, approximately 340 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is Oval Dental Clinic, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Oval Dental Clinic 450 yards
Mint Dental Care 480 yards
Akinsola 490 yards
Kennington Dental Surgery 540 yards
Dr GK Ooi & Associates 850 yards
Watson 0.7 miles
Walworth Road dental Clinic 0.8 miles
Stockwell Dental Group 0.8 miles
Patel, J 0.8 miles
S Cowley, R Ingham and J Angelo 0.8 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is King's College Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
King's College Hospital 1 mile
Maudsley Hospital 1.1 miles
Lambeth Hospital 1.2 miles
St Thomas' 1.3 miles
The Gordon Hospital 1.5 miles
Guy's Hospital 1.8 miles
Lister Hospital 1.9 miles
London Bridge Hospital 2 miles
Harley Street Specialist Hospital 2.5 miles
St Bartholomew's Hospital 2.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE5 0SB. The nearest is A & I Lask, approximately 380 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.