Area Report
Last updated 30 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Southwark: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away, roughly 22 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SE5 0RP.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
33Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 106 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 155 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
89crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 89 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 44.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
58GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 54 GP, 4 hospitals, 47 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CGL SOUTHWARK — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 22 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
35green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.34 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
147shops & libraries
- 130 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, Tesco, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Budgens Camberwell Road — 0.2 mi
In Southwark, 73% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 89% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Southwark, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SE5 0RP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SE5.
Average sold price by property type across the SE5 district, 2021–2026.
About SE5 0RP
SE5 0RP scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Budgens Camberwell Road 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SE5 0RP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 11,638 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 155 schools within the typical catchment area, including 26 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 80 rated Good. The nearest school is PhoenixPlace, 0.1 mi away.
There were 89 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 54 GP surgeries, 4 hospitals and 47 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CGL SOUTHWARK, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
