Old Kent Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 1JZ 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1JS, SE15 1JL, SE15 1ND, SE15 1NE, SE15 1NG, SE15 1SH, SE15 1JF, SE15 1JU, SE15 1RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 1JZ is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 1JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 48.3% | 58.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 20.6% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 42.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 37.2% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 10.9% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 19.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 49.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.7% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 57.5% | 50.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 49.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 29.2% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 3.9% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kent Road was 583.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 362.6% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Kent Road has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 46th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 709 Old Kent Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000,000 | 2017-09-21 | £14,080,189 |
SE15 1JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,469 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 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 396 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 648 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 | 832 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,075 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 | 4,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,076 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 | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 63 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's delight | 720 | 135 yd | |
| 19 fifty seven restaurant | 660 | 161 yd | |
| Wazobia restaurant | 670 | 161 yd | |
| The cafe gourmet | 664 | 161 yd | |
| Lina cucina ltd | Unit 26 Kent Park Industrial Estate | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 398 yd | |
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 448 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 494 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 629 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New chan's take-away | 726 | 143 yd | |
| Corner fish bar | 1 | 292 yd | |
| Yummy fingers restaurant | 626 | 316 yd | |
| Alhaji suya | 15 | 323 yd | |
| Wassup wiches | 14-16 | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 207 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 592 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 765 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 972 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 824 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 874 yd | |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 927 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.