Friary Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 1RL 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 Friary Estate, London, SE15 1RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1RJ, SE15 1RW, SE15 6TS, SE15 6TT, SE15 1RS, SE15 1RN, SE15 6TG, SE15 1RP, SE15 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 1RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 37.8% | 55% | 17.2% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 27.9% | -11.9% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Separated | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87%) 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 | 59.1% | 54.1% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 46.1% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.9% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.3% 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% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 8.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 47.2% | 38% | -9.2% | 2.5% | 35.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 17.9% | 17.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -64.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 52.2% | 54.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 32.5% | 24.6% | -7.9% | 2.7% | 21.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 54.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 33.9% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.3% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 2.3% | -25.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.7% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.3% | 0.3% | 7.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friary Estate was 75.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friary Estate has the 15th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17 Exeter House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-01-25 | £272,823 |
| Flat 4 Exeter House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2006-11-01 | £259,154 |
| Flat 4 Exeter House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,575 | 2006-04-11 | £271,043 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 1RL 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 1,129 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 | 1,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,544 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 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keats Primary School 391 Rotherhithe New Road , Rotherhithe SE16 3FN | - not rated | 477 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,605 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 | 3,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,786 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 | 4,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 5,220 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 | 2,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 374 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 | 613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma cafe | 21 | 162 yd | |
| El senorio criollo | 12 | 171 yd | |
| Mingles restaurant | 1 | 180 yd | |
| Enish africa | Luxford Bar, 610 | 200 yd | |
| Luxford bar and restaurant | 610 | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 276 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 404 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 646 yd | |
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 664 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhaji suya | 15 | 162 yd | |
| Cake and custard factory peckham | 6 | 164 yd | |
| Ali baba fried chicken ltd | 10 | 165 yd | |
| Just a favour | 24 | 165 yd | |
| Yummy fingers restaurant | 626 | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 498 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 507 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 536 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 735 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 809 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 900 yd | |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 987 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 300.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 85 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 271 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.