St Marys Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2DU is located in the Nunhead & Queen's 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 St Marys Road, London, SE15 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2DT, SE15 2EA, SE15 2DS, SE15 2JQ, SE15 2DX, SE15 2TQ, SE15 2JE, SE15 2DY, SE15 2TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 2DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 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 2DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 54.4% | 63.2% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.2% | 28.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 1.7% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 47.6% | 60.1% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 28.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 8.1% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around SE15 2DU this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 8% | -15.1% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 61.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 27.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 14.2% | 17.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 6.3% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 60.8% | 54.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.4% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 6.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 65.4% | 75.7% | 10.3% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 0.9% | -21.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Marys Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Nunhead & Queen's Road average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-03-21 | £388,453 |
| 124B St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-02-07 | £400,087 |
| 122 St Marys Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,410,000 | 2024-10-04 | £1,412,843 |
| 108 St Marys Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,610,000 | 2022-11-25 | £1,611,621 |
| 72A St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-04-29 | £670,016 |
SE15 2DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , West Square SE15 3RA | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,212 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 346 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 358 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF | - not rated | 798 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School 24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowgate School Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR | - not rated | 1,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerkiz caribbean cuisine | 100 | 376 yd | |
| Crossways cafe | 93 | 376 yd | |
| Kazimin yeri nunhead tea garden | 86 | 381 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road | 426 yd | |
| The Hill Station Cafe | Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The golden anchor | 16 | 136 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 286 yd | |
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 376 yd | |
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 439 yd | |
| Man of kent | 2 | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing snacks ltd | Flat 2 Lime Tree House, 2 | 131 yd | |
| Palace chinese | 22 | 183 yd | |
| Two sisters | 4 | 183 yd | |
| King valley fried chicken | 56 | 360 yd | |
| Silver fish bar | 50 | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 356 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 438 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 714 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 459 yd | |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 648 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 863 yd | |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.