Postcode SE5 0AW is located in a major urban area, within the Faraday ward of Southwark in the London region, and forms part of the Burgess Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year. The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Burgess Park.
Burgess Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,741 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Burgess Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burgess Park is £55,099 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SE5 0AW.
Burgess Park near SE5 0AW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Elephant and Castle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 1,2 | Elephant and Castle | Bakerloo, Northern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Elephant and Castle |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Kennington | Northern | Walking directions to Kennington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Burgess Park | Large | Walking directions to Burgess Park |
| 0.5 mi | Nursery Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Nursery Row Park |
| 0.3 mi | Surrey Square Park | Small | Walking directions to Surrey Square Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Faraday area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £870,750.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 24 | £395,000 | £6,385 |
| Terraced | 6 | £720,000 | £8,044 |
10 year median price trend in Faraday
In the SE5 0AW postcode area, located within Burgess Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE5 0AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | convenience store | Horsley Street, Southwark, SE17 2AT | Walking directions to convenience store |
| 0.4 mi | Star One Supermarket | East Street, Southwark, SE17 2SD | Walking directions to Star One Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | G&F Supermarket | Kinglake Street, Southwark, SE17 2RY | Walking directions to G&F Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Adam Halalway | Southwark, SE1 5UN | Walking directions to Adam Halalway |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Camberwell Road, Southwark, SE5 0EX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Southwark district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE5 0AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Felicia Johnston
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohamed Deen
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Sasjkia Otto
Faraday - Elected 7 May 2026
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Peckham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.