Area Information for London, SE5 5FF

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Camberwell Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Vauxhall and Camberwell Green. This page combines information for the address London, SE5 5FF, 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 June 2009. 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 Camberwell Green
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 (Camberwell Green), 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 5FF.

Nearby Services

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More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, SE5 5FF 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of London, SE5 5FF:

Southwark, London, SE5 5LR
Southwark, London, SE5 5LP
Southwark, London, SE5 5LA
Southwark, London, SE5 5JS
Southwark, London, SE5 5JP
Southwark, London, SE5 5HU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE5 as a whole.

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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 6
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 99
Flat (Converted) 30
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 141
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 77% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 4
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 10
Rented: Other Social 100
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 17
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 1
Total 142

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 50
Two People 57
Three People 17
Four People 9
Five People 6
Six People 4
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 143

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 50
Family Household 78
Other Household 14
Total 142

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 35
Deprived In One Dimension 58
Deprived In Two Dimensions 42
Deprived In Three Dimensions 5
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 141

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Camberwell Green ward however contains significantly more women than average (60%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 119
Female 178
Total 297

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 14
5-9 12
10-14 30
15-19 8
20-24 16
25-29 38
30-34 22
35-39 19
40-44 27
45-49 30
50-54 20
55-59 8
60-64 12
65-69 11
70-74 10
75-79 4
80-84 8
85+ 7
Total 296

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SE5 5FF there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 50% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

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 149
Married 62
Separated 3
Divorced 14
Widowed 8
Total 236

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 138
Good 109
Fair 35
Bad 8
Very Bad 7
Total 297

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) 108
Apprenticeship 4
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 18
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 43
Other 9
Total 239

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 37% 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 109
Mixed Ethnicity 20
Indian 1
Chinese 6
Other Asian 4
Black African 68
Black Caribbean 32
Other Black/African/Caribbean 26
Arab 1
Other 34
Total 301

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (London), 50% 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 149
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 52
Middle East and Asia 11
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 44
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 296

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 149
10+ Years 111
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 19
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 296

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 5FF.

Passport(s) Held
None 13
United Kingdom 205
Republic of Ireland 5
European Union 37
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 13
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 12
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 6
British Overseas Territories 0

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 75
Christian 148
Buddhist 0
Hindu 2
Jewish 0
Muslim 33
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 40
Total 299

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Camberwell Green ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 20% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

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 71
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 48
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 17
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 3
Unemployed 38
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 13
Retired 30
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 9
Total 242

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 16
Professional Occupations 34
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 30
Total 139

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 28
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 50
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 36
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 34
Full-time Student 12
Total 238

London, SE5 5FF is within the Camberwell Green 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 5FF
Neighbourhood Team Address Camberwell Green
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 5FF. 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 5FF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest railway station is Denmark Hill, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Denmark Hill half a mile
Loughborough Junction 0.6 miles
Brixton 1 mile
East Dulwich 1.1 miles
Peckham Rye 1.2 miles
North Dulwich 1.4 miles
Elephant & Castle 1.4 miles
Vauxhall 1.4 miles
Herne Hill 1.4 miles
Clapham High Street 1.7 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 1.7 miles
Wandsworth Road 1.8 miles
Nunhead 1.9 miles
South Bermondsey 2.1 miles
London Waterloo East 2.2 miles
Queenstown Road (Battersea) 2.2 miles
London Waterloo 2.2 miles
London Bridge 2.2 miles
Battersea Park 2.2 miles
West Dulwich 2.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest Overground station is Denmark Hill, approximately half a mile away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest is Crawford Primary School, approximately 220 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest is Sacred Heart Catholic School, approximately 180 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Sacred Heart Catholic School 180 yards November 2023
    
Arco Academy 480 yards  
Saint Gabriel's College 520 yards November 2018
    
Ark All Saints Academy 630 yards June 2018
    
Evolve Academy 0.8 miles  
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 1 mile November 2022
    
Harris Academy Peckham 1 mile September 2015
    
Minerva's Virtual Academy 1 mile  
Platanos College 1 mile October 2021
    
South Bank University Academy 1.1 miles May 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest is Camberwell Green Surgery, approximately 260 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 5FF. The nearest is Watson, approximately 330 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Watson 330 yards
Patel, J 380 yards
Kings Dental Clinic (Southwark) 600 yards
Akinsola 690 yards
King's Community Special Care Dentistry 0.7 miles
Denmark Hill Dental Practice 0.8 miles
Brixton Dental Care 0.9 miles
Mint Dental Care 0.9 miles
Sheriff 0.9 miles
Oval Dental Clinic 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest is King's College Hospital, approximately 730 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
King's College Hospital 730 yards
Maudsley Hospital 730 yards
Lambeth Hospital 1.3 miles
St Thomas' 1.9 miles
Guy's Hospital 2.1 miles
The Gordon Hospital 2.1 miles
London Bridge Hospital 2.3 miles
Lister Hospital 2.5 miles
Harley Street Specialist Hospital 2.8 miles
St Bartholomew's Hospital 3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, SE5 5FF. The nearest is Rodney Opticians, approximately 260 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.