Ellery Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 3RL is located in the Rye Lane 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 Ellery Street, London, SE15 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 3RG, SE15 3RX, SE15 3PP, SE15 3RH, SE15 3RT, SE15 3RU, SE15 3PW, SE15 3RR, SE15 3SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE15 3RL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 45.2% | 61.9% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 26.4% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49% | 52.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 17.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 47.9% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 15.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.1% | 19.7% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 76.1% | 71.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 71.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 23.3% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 1.3% | -17.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ellery Street was 141.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ellery Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 335th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ellery Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2019-02-20 | £955,524 |
| 8 Ellery Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2007-07-27 | £608,972 |
| 12B Ellery Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-03-30 | £353,387 |
| 14 Ellery Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1999-05-14 | £659,759 |
SE15 3RL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , West Square SE15 3RA | - not rated | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye Oak Primary School Whorlton Road , SE15 3PD | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Rye Primary School Whorlton Road , Peckham SE15 3PD | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellenden Primary School Dewar Street , SE15 4JP | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,625 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,285 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 742 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 749 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headstart Montessori School 24 Waveney Avenue , Peckham Rye SE15 3UE | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodstock School Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 954 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 954 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckham bazaar | 119 | 124 yd | |
| Salvation army - the green | Salvation Army Citadel, 217a | 143 yd | |
| Garden of edun | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 239 yd | |
| Burger bear | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 239 yd | |
| The green | Nunhead Community Centre, 5 | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old nuns head | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 239 yd | |
| Man of kent | 2 | 295 yd | |
| Pyrotechnist arms | 39 | 295 yd | |
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 348 yd | |
| The clf art cafe | 133 | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monley's | 2a | 198 yd | |
| The flygerians | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 239 yd | |
| Spices | 91 | 348 yd | |
| Astar fish bar | 98 | 348 yd | |
| Yilmaz kebab | 277 | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 198 yd | |
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 363 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 378 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 769 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 601 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 923 yd | |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 1,077 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.