Kender Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5JD is located in the Telegraph Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kender Street, London, SE14 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2PA, SE14 5BS, SE14 5BT, SE14 5BX, SE14 5JB, SE14 5BJ, SE14 5LL, SE15 2NG, SE14 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE14 5JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 SE14 5JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 52.9% | 57% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 24.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 46.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.8% | 16.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 41.6% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 17.6% | 2.1% | -15.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 27% | 15.1% | 2.5% | 24.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 12.5% |
| Other Black | 9.6% | 3.9% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 42.1% | 39.4% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 60.3% | 50.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 15.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 20% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 17.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.3% | 6.7% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 50.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 37.1% | 33.8% | 9.8% | 27.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 2.8% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 1.1% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kender Street was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% higher than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kender Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 264th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 16 Boulter House Kender Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-09-23 | £396,835 |
| Flat 16 Boulter House Kender Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-04-24 | £349,884 |
| Flat 7 Boulter House Kender Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-02-03 | £280,671 |
| Flat 18 Boulter House Kender Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-12-18 | £305,857 |
| Flat 17 Boulter House Kender Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-12 | £205,662 |
SE14 5JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE14 5JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE14 5JD 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 258 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 263 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF | - not rated | 963 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedler good fortune | 169 | 318 yd | |
| Mamma dough | 179 | 351 yd | |
| Blackbird bakery limited | Arch 134 | 351 yd | |
| Peckham cellars | 125 | 351 yd | |
| Old Library Bar | Community Music, 116-118 New Cross Road | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 409 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 489 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 512 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 525 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa john's pizza | Ground Floor, 193 | 149 yd | |
| Golden noodle | 177 | 351 yd | |
| Lions fried chicken | 165 | 351 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 189 | 351 yd | |
| Tops caribbean | 173 | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 151-155 | 351 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 534 yd | |
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 866 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 896 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 674 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 725 yd | |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 971 yd | |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.8% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 263.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.