Commercial Way is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 1QE 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 Commercial Way, London, SE15 1QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1BE, SE15 1PU, SE15 1BG, SE15 1BA, SE15 1BB, SE15 1QG, SE15 1QS, SE15 1BD, SE15 1AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 1QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 SE15 1QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 47.3% | 62.4% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 24.9% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 43.3% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.1% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 39.5% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 13.1% | 0% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% 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 | 0.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 32.8% | 22.8% | -10.0% | 2.5% | 20.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 15.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 37.9% | 28.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -52.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 57.9% | 57.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 7.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 23.2% | 13.1% | -10.1% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 11.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.7% | 57.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 24.8% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 11.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 4.6% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 1.7% | -21.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 8.8% | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Way was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commercial Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 181st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 18 Bromyard House Commercial Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2014-11-14 | £168,030 |
| Flat 18 Bromyard House Commercial Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2011-03-30 | £143,061 |
| Flat 42 Bromyard House Commercial Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2004-05-25 | £187,944 |
| Flat 56 Bromyard House Commercial Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,000 | 1997-10-21 | £108,649 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 1QE 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 983 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 | 1,240 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 | 1,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 714 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,031 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 | 4,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,137 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 | 2,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 371 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's delight | 720 | 316 yd | |
| Blue nile south | 25 | 384 yd | |
| 19 fifty seven restaurant | 660 | 393 yd | |
| Wazobia restaurant | 670 | 393 yd | |
| The cafe gourmet | 664 | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 104 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 384 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 639 yd | |
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 674 yd | |
| Prince of peckham | Clayton Arms, 1 | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner fish bar | 1 | 102 yd | |
| The house of chakula | Flat 15 Budleigh House Lindley Estate | 139 yd | |
| New golden wok | 107 | 156 yd | |
| New chan's take-away | 726 | 323 yd | |
| Meeting house fish & grill | 82 | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 406 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 722 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 748 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 808 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 587 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 985 yd | |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 1,051 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.