Carlton Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 2UE 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 Carlton Grove, London, SE15 2UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2HB, SE15 2UW, SE15 2UD, SE15 2HF, SE15 2UH, SE15 2UQ, SE15 2HA, SE15 2EZ, SE15 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 2UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 50.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.8% | 49.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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% | 64.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 21.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.9%) 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% | 59.3% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 27.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 5.9% | -7.5% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 12.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 48.8% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 17.8% | 0.8% | -17.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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 | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 1.7% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 41.3% | 31.8% | -9.5% | 2.5% | 29.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 23.4% | 35.6% | 12.2% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 59.5% 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% | 59.5% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 28.9% | 17.6% | -11.3% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.8% | 59.5% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 30.4% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 4.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 1.7% | -28.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Grove was 316.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.2% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 108th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 43 Penny Black Court, 2D Carlton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-12-06 | £506,713 |
| Flat 31 Penny Black Court, 2D Carlton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2024-06-14 | £536,629 |
| Flat 35 Penny Black Court, 2D Carlton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-06-13 | £487,845 |
| 68 Carlton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-03 | £299,821 |
| Flat 25 Penny Black Court, 2D Carlton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-05-22 | £172,634 |
SE15 2UE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 2UE 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,411 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 | 2,514 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School Tustin Estate , Manor Grove SE15 1EF | 3out of 4 | 776 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 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 4,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,509 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,304 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 | 3,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus village restaurant | 97 | 160 yd | |
| Well & fed | Ground Floor, 115 | 160 yd | |
| Kudu restaurant | Ground Floor, 117-119 | 170 yd | |
| Queen's coffee bar | 2a-2b | 205 yd | |
| Blue nile south | 25 | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The beer rebellion | 129 | 157 yd | |
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 378 yd | |
| Asylum tavern | 40-42 | 381 yd | |
| Prince of peckham | Clayton Arms, 1 | 385 yd | |
| The tapas room | 119 | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting house fish & grill | 82 | 229 yd | |
| Golden noodle | 177 | 322 yd | |
| Lions fried chicken | 165 | 322 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 189 | 322 yd | |
| Tops caribbean | 173 | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 160 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 322 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 658 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 658 yd | |
| Lidl uk gmbh | 760 | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 46 yd | |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 559 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 747 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 938 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,018 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 | 168 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.