Friary Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 1SE 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 1SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1SA, SE15 1SG, SE15 1RW, SE15 1RN, SE15 1SQ, SE15 1SD, SE15 1SF, SE15 1BB, SE15 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 1SE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.6% | 53.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 1SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 49.5% | 58.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 21.4% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 55.7% | 54% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 15.5% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 46.8% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 5.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 41.9% | 34.6% | -7.3% | 2.5% | 32.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 9.6% | 5.9% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 26.5% | 25.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -55.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, just 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.4% | 46.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 30.4% | 27.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 25.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 45.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 39.6% | 34.9% | 9.8% | 29.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 3.7% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 2.4% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friary Estate was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% 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 49 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 220th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 20 Gisburn House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-10-23 | £364,102 |
| Flat 20 Gisburn House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-07-28 | £367,835 |
| Flat 19 Gisburn House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-03-19 | £265,554 |
| Flat 11 Gisburn House Friary Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-03-08 | £258,440 |
SE15 1SE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 1SE 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Bush School Bird-in-Bush School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Free School Ledbury Community Hall , Pencraig Way SE15 1SH | - not rated | 172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Infant School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | - not rated | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 468 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 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 254 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,008 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 | 251 yd | |
| Wazobia restaurant | 670 | 251 yd | |
| The cafe gourmet | 664 | 251 yd | |
| Roma cafe | 21 | 271 yd | |
| Mingles restaurant | 1 | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 167 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 530 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 530 yd | |
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 690 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner fish bar | 1 | 131 yd | |
| The house of chakula | Flat 15 Budleigh House Lindley Estate | 183 yd | |
| Alhaji suya | 15 | 271 yd | |
| Cake and custard factory peckham | 6 | 281 yd | |
| Ali baba fried chicken ltd | 10 | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 430 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 625 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 661 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 761 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 774 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 877 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 301.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 272.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.