St Marys Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2EA 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 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2JQ, SE15 2JE, SE15 2DU, SE15 2JH, SE15 2DX, SE15 2JB, SE15 2DT, SE15 2DS, SE15 2HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 2EA 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 2EA, 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 2EA 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 fallen by about -12.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37A St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-07-19 | £584,109 |
| 31A St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-10-20 | £360,725 |
| 29A St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-02-16 | £401,866 |
| 61B St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-08-16 | £690,145 |
| 51 St Marys Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2022-04-14 | £360,688 |
SE15 2EA 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 , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,329 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 | 2,376 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 | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , SE15 3RA | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 643 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 | 105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 5,317 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,049 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road | 382 yd | |
| Jerkiz caribbean cuisine | 100 | 455 yd | |
| Crossways cafe | 93 | 455 yd | |
| The Hill Station Cafe | Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road | 459 yd | |
| Kazimin yeri nunhead tea garden | 86 | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The golden anchor | 16 | 140 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 234 yd | |
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 455 yd | |
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Man of kent | 2 | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing snacks ltd | Flat 2 Lime Tree House, 2 | 89 yd | |
| Palace chinese | 22 | 239 yd | |
| Two sisters | 4 | 239 yd | |
| Papa john's pizza | Ground Floor, 193 | 408 yd | |
| King valley fried chicken | 56 | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 436 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 509 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 536 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 825 yd | |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,046 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.