Goldsmith Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 5UB is located in the Peckham 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 Goldsmith Road, London, SE15 5UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 5SY, SE15 5UD, SE15 5SX, SE15 5UG, SE15 5SZ, SE15 5UQ, SE15 5TE, SE15 5UF, SE15 5TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE15 5UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 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 5UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 41.6% | 54% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 28.5% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 59.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 24.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 25.7% | 21.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 8.2% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 41.6% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 37.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 29% | 25.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -56.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 55.7% | 60.6% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 23.8% | 21.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 60.6% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 33.7% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 1.6% | -8.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 1.9% | -26.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 19.4% | 6.5% | 12.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Road was 205.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.2% higher than the Nunhead & Queen's Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goldsmith Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Nunhead & Queen's Road and the 222nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 32 Angelina House Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,500 | 2018-04-17 | £300,915 |
| Flat 11 Angelina House Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-08-18 | £177,120 |
| Flat 26 Angelina House Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2015-02-27 | £307,064 |
| Flat 31 Angelina House Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2014-08-22 | £318,707 |
| Flat 23 Angelina House Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2014-02-12 | £237,202 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 5UB 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 708 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 | 1,125 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 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camelot Primary School Camelot Primary School , Bird-in-Bush Road SE15 1QP | 3out of 4 | 653 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 | 587 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,062 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,222 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 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 565 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naifs | 56 | 130 yd | |
| Daphanies taste of the caribbean | 173 | 193 yd | |
| Criterion cafe | 129 | 193 yd | |
| Tigella | 119 | 209 yd | |
| Bells gardens community centre | 19 | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The tapas room | 119 | 209 yd | |
| The greyhound | Greyhound, 109 | 214 yd | |
| The kentish drovers | 71-79 | 278 yd | |
| The copper tap | Red Cow, 190-192 | 279 yd | |
| Prince of peckham | Clayton Arms, 1 | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katies | 165 | 169 yd | |
| Filishack partners ltd | 130 | 172 yd | |
| Agrobeso | 139 | 193 yd | |
| Chick chicken | 117 | 212 yd | |
| Creams cafe | Ground Floor, 110 | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 376 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 376 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 502 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 511 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 578 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 yd |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 471 yd | |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 571 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 1,014 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 221.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.