Pepys Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5SE 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 Pepys Road, London, SE14 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5NL, SE14 5NP, SE14 5NN, SE14 5NJ, SE14 5SD, SE14 5TJ, SE14 5NS, SE14 5TQ, SE14 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE14 5SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents 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 | 50.3% | 53.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 5SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 59.2% | 64.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 28.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 5.4% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 57.2% | 63% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 7.5% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 5SE this area, 6.5% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 6.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 3.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 9% | -5.4% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 75.3% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 73% | 70.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 71.6% | 74.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 74.3% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 16.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 2.1% | -6.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66% | 37.2% | 28.8% |
| Christian | 22.8% | 46.2% | -23.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pepys Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Telegraph Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 1 83 Pepys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2025-09-09 | £453,762 |
| Flat 2 83 Pepys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £579,000 | 2025-01-31 | £581,318 |
| 115A Pepys Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-12-16 | £412,734 |
| Flat 1 83 Pepys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2024-05-10 | £382,457 |
| Basement Flat 117 Pepys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-12-15 | £458,276 |
SE14 5SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | - not rated | 707 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 258 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 475 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,140 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 | 2,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,413 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 | 258 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 834 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 863 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 | 870 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR | - not rated | 889 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Centre | Telegraph Hill Centre Group, Kitto Road | 264 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road | 332 yd | |
| The Hill Station Cafe | Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road | 437 yd | |
| Dayer's Fine Foods Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 443 yd | |
| Season Venues Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 438 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 480 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | 272 New Cross Road, London | 590 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 604 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner for One Hundred | Telegraph Hill Community Centre, Kitto Road | 264 yd | |
| American Bites Ltd | 393 Queens Road, London | 577 yd | |
| Metro's | Ground Floor Unit, 397 Queens Road | 585 yd | |
| After Hours | 265F New Cross Road, London | 590 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 264 New Cross Road, London | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 784 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 840 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 864 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 907 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 345 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 679 yd |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 881 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 1,068 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 5.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.