Asylum Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2LB 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 Asylum Road, London, SE15 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2LD, SE15 2LJ, SE15 2JT, SE15 2JZ, SE15 2JP, SE15 2LW, SE15 2RX, SE15 2NA, SE15 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 52.6% | 57.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 20.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 45.4% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 18.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 7.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 49.5% | 27.1% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 26.7% | 28% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 25.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 23% | 16% | -7.0% | 1.0% | 15.0% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 32.4% | 31.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 61.6% | 63.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 19.8% | 15% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 10.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 63.2% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 24.2% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 0.9% | -23.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 3.4% | 0.4% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Asylum Road was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Asylum Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 356th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-04-26 | £290,336 |
| 121 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-10 | £255,912 |
| 133 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-31 | £307,947 |
| 125 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-10-04 | £264,965 |
| 147 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-02-24 | £114,049 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Junior School Friary Road , SE15 5UW | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Infant School Friary Road , SE15 5UW | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | - not rated | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,687 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 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 632 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue nile south | 25 | 177 yd | |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club | Canterbury Arms 1st floor and ground, 871 | 343 yd | |
| Phona | Pho Na, Ground Floor Unit | 364 yd | |
| The redeemed assemblies | 821 | 365 yd | |
| 805 restaurant | 805-809 | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 163 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 245 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 324 yd | |
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 634 yd | |
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting house fish & grill | 82 | 351 yd | |
| Morleys | 901 Old Kent Road, London | 361 yd | |
| King's flavour | 811 | 365 yd | |
| Golden noodle | 177 | 410 yd | |
| Lions fried chicken | 165 | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 393 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 410 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 459 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 973 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 191 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 379 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.