Waller Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5LY 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 Waller Road, London, SE14 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5PE, SE14 5LT, SE14 5LB, SE14 5LR, SE14 5LS, SE14 5TH, SE14 5LW, SE14 5LN, SE14 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE14 5LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 54.9% | 52.4% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 36.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SE14 5LY this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.8% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.1% | 61.8% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 28.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68.5% | 64.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 76.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 1% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waller Road was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waller Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 375th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.6%.

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 B, 92 Waller Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-07-18 | £652,603 |
| 86B Waller Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-02-16 | £492,591 |
| 96B Waller Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-01-19 | £376,125 |
| 92 Waller Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £652,000 | 2023-01-12 | £653,956 |
| 92 Waller Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-04-13 | £565,101 |
SE14 5LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 48 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 538 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 483 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 669 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 | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,232 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 | 2,568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF | - not rated | 483 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 538 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 545 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road | 2 yd | |
| The Hill Station Cafe | Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road | 332 yd | |
| Telegraph Hill Centre | Telegraph Hill Centre Group, Kitto Road | 421 yd | |
| Dayer's Fine Foods Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 499 yd | |
| Season Venues Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 151 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 308 yd | |
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 331 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | 272 New Cross Road, London | 690 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace chinese | 22 | 413 yd | |
| Two sisters | 4 | 413 yd | |
| Dinner for One Hundred | Telegraph Hill Community Centre, Kitto Road | 421 yd | |
| Blessing snacks ltd | Flat 2 Lime Tree House, 2 | 456 yd | |
| Metro's | Ground Floor Unit, 397 Queens Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 768 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 943 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 421 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 698 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 991 yd | |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.