Oliver Mews is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 5AZ is located in the Rye Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oliver Mews, London, SE15 5AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 5DE, SE15 5AA, SE15 5DB, SE15 5BY, SE15 5AF, SE15 5BB, SE15 5DF, SE15 5BH, SE15 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 5AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% 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 | 52.1% | 67.2% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 23.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
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 | 54.9% | 60.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 29.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5AZ this area, 7.3% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 3% | -13.2% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 69.8% | 31.6% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 14.7% | 2.6% | -12.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 3.9% | -12.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 46.3% | 69.6% | 23.3% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 48.9% | 64.3% | 15.4% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 4.3% | -10.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 4.7% | -5.9% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 10.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 64.6% | 17.4% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 5.4% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oliver Mews was 1560.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1408.7% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oliver Mews has the 2nd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 9th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 322.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oliver Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,020 | 2022-09-29 | £817,582 |
| 6 Oliver Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2021-01-13 | £815,811 |
| 7 Oliver Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2020-11-06 | £860,991 |
| 7 Oliver Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2013-12-12 | £719,189 |
| 6 Oliver Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2013-08-06 | £691,052 |
SE15 5AZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 5AZ 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 1,280 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 | 2,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,790 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 | 291 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School 48 Brayards Road , SE15 3RA | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,191 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,371 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 | 3,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,403 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 | 86 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 657 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 | 1,027 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 1,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 americas | Unit 42 Rye Lane Market, 48 | 130 yd | |
| Just fab kitchen ltd | Unit 54a Rye Lane Market, 48 | 130 yd | |
| Mcdonalds | 72-74 | 158 yd | |
| Ganapati restaurant | 38 | 160 yd | |
| Kfc | 32 | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckham liberal club | 24 | 43 yd | |
| Brick brewery | Railway Arch 209 | 212 yd | |
| The clf art lounge | 12a | 227 yd | |
| Tola | 56 | 267 yd | |
| The hope | 3 | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motown caffe | Peckham Rye Station | 158 yd | |
| Izatu kitchen | 74a | 209 yd | |
| Malay curry house | 13 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 221 yd | |
| Damas land | 20 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 221 yd | |
| Chef churros | 25 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 151 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 197 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 292 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | 265 | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 170 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 290 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 763 yd | |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 895 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 897 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 | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.