Peckham Hill Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 6BJ is located in the Old Kent Road 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 Peckham Hill Street, London, SE15 6BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 6BN, SE15 6BL, SE15 6UL, SE15 6UT, SE15 6UR, SE15 6UU, SE15 6UN, SE15 6TY, SE15 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 6BJ is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 45.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 54.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 6BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 53.8% | 60.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 29.3% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 50.9% | 61.1% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 26.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.9% | 21.3% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 40.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.7% | -9.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 57.5% | 42.3% | 2.5% | 55.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 4.4% | -6.0% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 0.4% | -7.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 43.3% | 25.7% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 63.1% | 53.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 30.9% | 18.1% | 2.7% | 28.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 53% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 36.9% | 35.1% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 3.6% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 70.8% | 46.2% | 24.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peckham Hill Street was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Old Kent Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peckham Hill Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Old Kent Road and the 112th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Peckham Hill Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2014-04-20 | £617,779 |
| 37 Peckham Hill Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-01-07 | £461,047 |
| 39 Peckham Hill Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2010-04-06 | £965,047 |
| 35 Peckham Hill Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-05-15 | £594,913 |
| 35 Peckham Hill Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2004-04-22 | £596,955 |
SE15 6BJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 6BJ 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 81 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Unemployed | 42 |
| Other | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 905 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 | 1,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Infant School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | - not rated | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Primary School Marmont Road , Peckham SE15 5TD | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peckham Park Junior School Friary Road , SE15 5UW | - not rated | 505 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,808 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 | 2,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,475 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbank 2 Davey Street , SE15 6LF | - not rated | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 625 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells gardens community centre | 19 | 157 yd | |
| Sporting recovery cic | Damilola Taylor Centre, 1 | 376 yd | |
| Westland coffee and wine | Westland Coffee And Wine, 120 | 518 yd | |
| Naifs | 56 | 520 yd | |
| Tigella | 119 | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 298 yd | |
| Duke of sussex | 77 | 399 yd | |
| The greyhound | Greyhound, 109 | 538 yd | |
| The tapas room | 119 | 553 yd | |
| The kentish drovers | 71-79 | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden palace | 129 | 261 yd | |
| Commercial fried chicken | 133 | 261 yd | |
| Bishop's mocktails | 187 | 322 yd | |
| The house of chakula | Flat 15 Budleigh House Lindley Estate | 363 yd | |
| Filishack partners ltd | 130 | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 263 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 704 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 704 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 759 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 810 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 | 376 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 603 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 719 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 760 yd | |
| Acorn Tenants Hall (Closed) Carlton Grove | 838 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 911 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.