Albany Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0AL is located in the Faraday electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Road, London, SE5 0AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE17 2QT, SE17 2UP, SE17 2UU, SE17 2UW, SE5 0DB, SE17 2QR, SE17 2QW, SE17 2RT, SE5 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 0AL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 56.7% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 43.3% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE5 0AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.3% | 69.9% | 20.6% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 14.7% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -29.5% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 62.1% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 26.2% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 21.5% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 18.8% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 34.3% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 37% | 37.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 34.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 10.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 31.5% | 13.6% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 51.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 51.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 24.8% | 27.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 51% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 35.2% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.5% | 1.9% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 6.9% | 0.4% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Faraday and the 329th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Foxcote, 150 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2014-01-16 | £206,413 |
| Flat 26 Foxcote, 150 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2013-10-16 | £228,133 |
| Flat 13 Foxcote, 150 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2013-05-31 | £134,527 |
| Flat 26 Foxcote, 150 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2012-03-15 | £232,884 |
| Flat 26 Foxcote, 150 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-09-28 | £270,066 |
SE5 0AL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 0AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Other | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Square Infant School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Junior School Surrey Square , SE17 2JY | - not rated | 368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | - not rated | 368 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aylwin Girls' School 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liral Veget College London 148-150 Old Kent Road , SE1 5TY | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road , CR7 7AA | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation 1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF | - not rated | 682 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos restaurant | 27a | 143 yd | |
| Kinglake fried chicken | 109a | 182 yd | |
| Stomping grounds cafe | 3 Chumleigh Gardens | 356 yd | |
| Viet quan | Thomas A Becket, 320-322 | 435 yd | |
| Cimraan restaurant and cafe | 300 | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hour glass | 131 | 225 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 541 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 548 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 548 yd | |
| Huntsman & hound | 70 | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai suprise | 31 | 130 yd | |
| Meng's 2 well cooked | 35 | 130 yd | |
| Super pizza | 292 | 435 yd | |
| La venice pizzeria | 242 | 447 yd | |
| Lebanese kitchen | 230 | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 430 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 447 yd | |
| Tesco | 107 | 542 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 710 yd | |
| Lidl | 96-120 | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 219 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 293 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 627 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 631 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 652 yd | |
| Darwin Court CRAIL ROW | swimming pool | 849 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.