Bellenden Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 4RQ 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 Bellenden Road, London, SE15 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 5AG, SE15 5BH, SE15 5AQ, SE15 5AF, SE15 5AP, SE15 5BB, SE15 5DF, SE15 5DB, SE15 5AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 52.8% | 55.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 31.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 57% | 57% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 32.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around SE15 4RQ this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 54% | 66.1% | 12.1% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 9.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 58.9% | 61.9% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 71.4% | 71.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 69.7% | 72% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 20.3% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 1.8% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bellenden Road was 51.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Goose Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bellenden Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Goose Green and the 128th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Floor Flat 70 Bellenden Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2021-06-18 | £468,728 |
| 84 Bellenden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-07-29 | £960,127 |
| 64 Bellenden Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2018-07-27 | £842,745 |
| 78 Bellenden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2017-07-14 | £1,068,605 |
| 82 Bellenden Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2016-02-12 | £929,215 |
SE15 4RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 | 143 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 921 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 | 1,286 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 | 2,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,155 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,478 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,214 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 | 3,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,523 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 242 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 253 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 588 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 969 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganapati restaurant | 38 | 143 yd | |
| London barbecue school | Unit 3 Dovedale Business Centre, 22a | 223 yd | |
| Flock & herd butchery ltd | Railway Arch 195 | 250 yd | |
| Honest burgers | Unit 1 To 2, 12-16 | 250 yd | |
| Sky larking | Railway Arch 213 | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckham liberal club | 24 | 178 yd | |
| Brick brewery | Railway Arch 209 | 250 yd | |
| Prince albert | Prince Albert, 111 | 266 yd | |
| The clf art lounge | 12a | 332 yd | |
| The montpelier | 43 | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motown caffe | Peckham Rye Station | 287 yd | |
| Codfellas | 125 | 306 yd | |
| Larrys peckham | Unit 5, 12-16 | 316 yd | |
| Izatu kitchen | 74a | 326 yd | |
| The carpet shop | Railway Arch 164 To 166 Rear Of, 115 | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 295 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 347 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 451 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 451 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 245 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 312 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 509 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 621 yd | |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 1,057 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 | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.