Colls Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2NU 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 Colls Road, London, SE15 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2NP, SE15 2NZ, SE15 2NW, SE15 2NS, SE15 2NX, SE15 2NY, SE15 2LF, SE15 2NL, SE14 5BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 2NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 45.8% | 53.1% | 7.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 46.9% | -7.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 2NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 59.8% | 62.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 23.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 49.6% | 56.7% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 10% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.3% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 53.5% | 21.5% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 16.4% | 2% | -14.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 17.9% | 15.8% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 14.8% |
| Other Black | 8.8% | 3% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 39.5% | 49.8% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 53.7% | 67% | 13.3% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 4% | -5.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.4% | 67.2% | 15.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 23.6% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 5.5% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 1.2% | -23.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colls Road was 340.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.9% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colls Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 110th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Colls Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2024-12-20 | £613,792 |
| 24 Colls Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-12-18 | £920,183 |
| 37B Colls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-07 | £373,684 |
| 26B Colls Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-14 | £322,159 |
| 32 Colls Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £742,500 | 2021-01-29 | £734,373 |
SE15 2NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE15 2NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , New Cross SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 711 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 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,403 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 | 1,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 3,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,713 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 | 371 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedler good fortune | 169 | 243 yd | |
| Peckham cellars | 125 | 249 yd | |
| Mamma dough | 179 | 249 yd | |
| Blackbird bakery limited | Arch 134 | 249 yd | |
| Queen's coffee bar | 2a-2b | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 295 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 372 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 483 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 565 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa john's pizza | Ground Floor, 193 | 240 yd | |
| Golden noodle | 177 | 249 yd | |
| Lions fried chicken | 165 | 249 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 189 | 249 yd | |
| Tops caribbean | 173 | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 151-155 | 249 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 382 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 751 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 978 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 130 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 483 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 698 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.