Finch Mews is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 5JL is located in the Peckham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finch Mews, London, SE15 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 5JQ, SE15 5JJ, SE15 6DW, SE15 5JP, SE5 7HQ, SE15 5JS, SE5 7FD, SE15 6JF, SE15 6DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 5JL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.5% 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 | 57.1% | 58.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 7.5% |
| Male | 42.9% | 41.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -7.5% |
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 5JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 48.1% | 52.5% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 24.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 10.1% | 5.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.4% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 49.6% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 9.3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 38.1% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.3% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 49% | 36.8% | -12.2% | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Black | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 10.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -63.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 48.4% | 53% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 34.5% | 27.4% | -7.1% | 2.7% | 24.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 53.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 38.7% | 35.8% | 9.8% | 28.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 1.5% | -11.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.3% | 3% | -29.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finch Mews was 172.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finch Mews has the 24th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Faraday and the 268th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Finch Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2007-10-01 | £400,743 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Peckam Road , SE5 8UH | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,771 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 | 2,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 349 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 502 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation 1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF | - not rated | 635 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 635 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St luke's community cafe | St Lukes Church Hall | 36 yd | |
| The peckham pelican | Pelican House, 92 | 260 yd | |
| South london louie | 65 | 280 yd | |
| Sporting recovery cic | Damilola Taylor Centre, 1 | 282 yd | |
| Foodie cuisine | 40 | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 510 yd | |
| The hope | 3 | 578 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 597 yd | |
| Tola | 56 | 612 yd | |
| The kentish drovers | 71-79 | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 280 yd | |
| Bishop's mocktails | 187 | 282 yd | |
| Golden palace | 129 | 343 yd | |
| Commercial fried chicken | 133 | 343 yd | |
| Chicken express | 179 | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 281 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 452 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 702 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 783 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 280 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 481 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 604 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 696 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 881 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.