Old Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 1JU is located in the Old Kent Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1JF, SE15 1RX, SE15 1LG, SE15 1RY, SE15 1JS, SE15 1JD, SE15 1RU, SE15 1LE, SE15 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 1JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 50.6% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 55.5% | 49.4% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 SE15 1JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 53.1% | 61.7% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 21.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 15.3% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 6.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 45.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 12.7% | 4% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 4.9% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 20.6% | 15.9% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 41.7% | 41.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6% | 12.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
In this area, 50.3% 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 | 43.1% | 50.3% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 16.3% | 15.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 14.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 42.9% | 50.1% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -33.1% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 5.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 8.6% | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kent Road was 164.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Kent Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 285th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2017-03-31 | £1,440,694 |
| 641A Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2016-07-12 | £1,142,539 |
| 631 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2001-01-19 | £779,845 |
| 639 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1999-07-12 | £678,571 |
| 635 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 1999-06-11 | £399,919 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 1JU 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Education | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 270 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Southwark Drummond Road , SE16 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,351 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 fifty seven restaurant | 660 | 56 yd | |
| Wazobia restaurant | 670 | 56 yd | |
| The cafe gourmet | 664 | 56 yd | |
| Lina cucina ltd | Unit 26 Kent Park Industrial Estate | 134 yd | |
| Action house cafe | Action House, 53 | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 468 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 470 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 509 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 639 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy fingers restaurant | 626 | 160 yd | |
| Alhaji suya | 15 | 180 yd | |
| Cake and custard factory peckham | 6 | 210 yd | |
| Ali baba fried chicken ltd | 10 | 211 yd | |
| Just a favour | 24 | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 371 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 432 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 605 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 813 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 990 yd | |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 1,032 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.