Wood Dene is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2EW 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 Wood Dene, London, SE15 2EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2PT, SE15 2UH, SE15 2BB, SE15 2PX, SE15 2TU, SE15 2UE, SE15 2QW, SE15 2EZ, SE15 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 2EW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.5% of the population 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 | 56.2% | 62.5% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 11.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 37.5% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -11.5% |
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 2EW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.8% 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 | 60.5% | 76.8% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 38.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 11.8% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 0.8% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92.2%) 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 | 52.7% | 53.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 38.3% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.4% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 0.4% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2EW this area, 5.2% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 5.2% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 3.9% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 63.5% | 35.5% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 17.8% | 0% | -17.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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 | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 41.3% | 7.5% | -33.8% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 2.6% | -8.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 1.9% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 23.4% | 63.9% | 40.5% | 81.4% | -17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 48.8% | 64.1% | 15.3% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 28.9% | 4.8% | -24.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.8% | 64.1% | 16.3% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 19.3% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 10.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 1.1% | -29.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 22.3% | 46.2% | -23.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Dene 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 remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Wood Dene, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2003-09-03 | £253,000 |
SE15 2EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 14 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,072 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 | 1,499 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 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 685 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 | 783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,432 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,401 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 | 3,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 690 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White men cant jerk | Clayton Arms, 1 | 214 yd | |
| Cyprus village restaurant | 97 | 251 yd | |
| Well & fed | Ground Floor, 115 | 251 yd | |
| Naifs | 56 | 252 yd | |
| Kudu restaurant | Ground Floor, 117-119 | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 208 yd | |
| Prince of peckham | Clayton Arms, 1 | 214 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 320 yd | |
| The tapas room | 119 | 414 yd | |
| The greyhound | Greyhound, 109 | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting house fish & grill | 82 | 279 yd | |
| Agrobeso | 139 | 283 yd | |
| Chick chicken | 117 | 425 yd | |
| Golden noodle | 177 | 435 yd | |
| Lions fried chicken | 165 | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 251 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 435 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 487 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 487 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 130 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 769 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 854 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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.