Asylum Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2SB is located in the Old Kent 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 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 1NG, SE15 1QN, SE15 1BQ, SE15 1NE, SE15 1NF, SE15 1JL, SE15 1ND, SE15 1AY, SE15 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 2SB is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 46.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 2SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 48.3% | 58.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 20.6% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 42.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 37.2% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 10.9% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 19.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 9.5% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 49.6% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.7% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.6% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 57.5% | 50.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 49.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 29.2% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 9.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.5% | 3.9% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Asylum Road was 687.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 450.6% higher than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Asylum Road has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 35th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit E The Carlton Works, 6 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2025-03-31 | £800,884 |
| Unit F The Carlton Works, 6 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-02-03 | £588,080 |
| Apartment N The Carlton Works, 6 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £414,600 | 2024-05-23 | £409,799 |
| Apartment I The Carlton Works, 6 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-16 | £444,789 |
| Unit C The Carlton Works, 6 Asylum Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-07-23 | £260,550 |
SE15 2SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Free School Ledbury Community Hall , Pencraig Way SE15 1SH | - not rated | 190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bird In Bush School Bird-in-Bush School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Infant School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | - not rated | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 2,932 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 236 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 1,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's delight | 720 | 73 yd | |
| 19 fifty seven restaurant | 660 | 312 yd | |
| Wazobia restaurant | 670 | 312 yd | |
| The cafe gourmet | 664 | 312 yd | |
| 805 restaurant | 805-809 | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 297 yd | |
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 355 yd | |
| White men cant jerk | 107-109 | 472 yd | |
| The windsor | Breffini Arms, 888 | 583 yd | |
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New chan's take-away | 726 | 72 yd | |
| Corner fish bar | 1 | 198 yd | |
| King's flavour | 811 | 315 yd | |
| The house of chakula | Flat 15 Budleigh House Lindley Estate | 390 yd | |
| New golden wok | 107 | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 141 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 768 yd | |
| Unity traders limited | Warehouse, 310-326 | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 846 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 671 yd | |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 1,051 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 | 8.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.