Machell Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 3XQ 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 Machell Road, London, SE15 3XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 3HQ, SE15 3HH, SE15 3HR, SE15 3XP, SE15 3XH, SE15 3HS, SE15 3XG, SE15 3XD, SE15 3HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 3XQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 47.8% | 55.8% | 8.0% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 3XQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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% | 52.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 33.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (88%) 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 | 51.3% | 54.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 11.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 10.4% | -5.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 62.2% | 22.9% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 56.3% | 60.5% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.5% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 8.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 76.5% | 9.5% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 15.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.6% | -17.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Machell Road was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Machell Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 205th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Machell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £924,690 | 2025-03-31 | £935,853 |
| Peckham Christian Centre, 2A Machell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2024-08-29 | £1,094,297 |
| 2B Machell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-08-29 | £506,619 |
| 6 Machell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2024-05-29 | £1,202,942 |
| 12 Machell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-08-18 | £895,824 |
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,139 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 | 2,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rye Oak Primary School Whorlton Road , SE15 3PD | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , SE15 3RA | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 917 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 | 539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,590 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 | 4,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,937 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerkiz caribbean cuisine | 100 | 187 yd | |
| Crossways cafe | 93 | 187 yd | |
| Kazimin yeri nunhead tea garden | 86 | 188 yd | |
| D4100 | 143 | 192 yd | |
| Goodcup london ltd | 44 | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 187 yd | |
| Man of kent | 2 | 309 yd | |
| Pyrotechnist arms | 39 | 309 yd | |
| Old nuns head | The Old Nuns Head, 15 | 416 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spices | 91 | 187 yd | |
| Astar fish bar | 98 | 187 yd | |
| King valley fried chicken | 56 | 203 yd | |
| Silver fish bar | 50 | 203 yd | |
| Palace chinese | 22 | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 180 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 337 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 874 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 982 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 75 yd | |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 681 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 894 yd |
| Newland Academy STUART ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Bredinghurst School (Closed) Stuart Road | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Harris Fitness Centre (East Dulwich) Homestall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,009 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.