Montague Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2LR 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 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montague Square, London, SE15 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5BH, SE15 2GA, SE14 5BQ, SE14 5JH, SE15 2LQ, SE14 5BE, SE14 5BW, SE15 2LH, SE14 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 2LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 50.8% | 54% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 2LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 52.1% | 58.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 25.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 50.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 20.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 7.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10.1% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 38.9% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 4.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.6% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 29.3% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 26.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 10.9% | 6.6% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| White | 34% | 29.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -51.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 62.8% | 56% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 19.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| 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 | 60.6% | 55.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 29.5% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 5.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 2.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 5.1% | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montague Square was 183.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montague Square has the 19th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 254th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Montague Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-19 | £328,586 |
| 57 Montague Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-04 | £336,692 |
| 51 Montague Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-09-28 | £302,567 |
| 43 Montague Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-04-08 | £311,974 |
| 76 Montague Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £587,300 | 2021-09-06 | £672,154 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 2LR 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,777 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 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,407 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 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 761 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 | 851 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,889 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 5,162 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 | 3,354 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,957 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Restaurant and Bar | 905 Old Kent Road, London | 194 yd | |
| Phona | Pho Na, Ground Floor Unit | 221 yd | |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club | Canterbury Arms 1st floor and ground, 871 | 283 yd | |
| Old Library Bar | Community Music, 116-118 New Cross Road | 369 yd | |
| Southwark Irish Pensioners Project | ALL SAINTS CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, 105 New Cross Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 149 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 432 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 495 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 506 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | 901 Old Kent Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 124 New Cross Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Smokey Jerk Limited | 158 New Cross Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Catania Pizzeria, Shake Stack and Burger City | 98 New Cross Road, London | 392 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 92 New Cross Road, London | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 151-155 | 527 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 630 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 644 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 691 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.