Yarnfield Square is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 5JD 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 Yarnfield Square, London, SE15 5JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 2PL, SE15 5EH, SE15 5EJ, SE15 5JE, SE15 5HZ, SE15 5EQ, SE15 5HT, SE15 2PJ, SE15 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 5JD has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57% of the population 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 | 49.9% | 57% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 6.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 43% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -6.0% |
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 5JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 46% | 58.6% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27.9% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 51.8% | 54.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 29.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 22.3% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 38.3% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.5% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 31.6% | 17.8% | -13.8% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 5.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 28.9% | 32.2% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -49.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 52.6% | 61.5% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 25.2% | 11.1% | -14.1% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 12% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 51.6% | 61.7% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 2% | -9.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 2.9% | -24.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.1% | 0.4% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yarnfield Square was 192.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yarnfield Square has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 236th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Yarnfield Square, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2025-03-31 | £284,865 |
| 17 Yarnfield Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-01-31 | £500,734 |
| 43 Yarnfield Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-08-12 | £313,937 |
| 23 Yarnfield Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-06-08 | £292,837 |
| 24 Yarnfield Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-01-03 | £330,967 |
SE15 5JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
SE15 5JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 5JD 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | - not rated | 282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Junior School Friary Road , SE15 5UW | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Infant School Friary Road , SE15 5UW | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 691 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,568 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 | 3,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,851 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 563 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service Plus (Sils+) 18 St Mary's Road , Southwark SE15 2DW | - not rated | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Support Centre 18 St Mary's Road , SE15 2DW | - not rated | 761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White men cant jerk | Clayton Arms, 1 | 106 yd | |
| Daphanies taste of the caribbean | 173 | 206 yd | |
| Criterion cafe | 129 | 206 yd | |
| La posta | 15 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2 The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of peckham | Clayton Arms, 1 | 106 yd | |
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 120 yd | |
| The tapas room | 119 | 294 yd | |
| The greyhound | Greyhound, 109 | 319 yd | |
| Jumbi | Unit 4 1, 133 | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobeso | 139 | 206 yd | |
| Streat latin food | Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd | |
| Sip drinks uk ltd | The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd | |
| Exotic bites restaurant ltd | 11 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd | |
| Burrito mexican | Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 278 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 278 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 353 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury | 83-89 | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 377 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 561 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 663 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 665 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 249.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 206.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.