Newent Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 6EF 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 Newent Close, London, SE15 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 6BY, SE15 6FX, SE15 6ED, SE15 6GR, SE15 6HX, SE15 6ET, SE15 6QZ, SE15 6HR, SE15 6GQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 6EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 53.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 6EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 49.6% | 59% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 24.7% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 57.6% | 51.7% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 30.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.9% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 34.7% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% 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 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 35.8% | 43% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 40.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 4.8% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 20.3% | 13.6% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 7% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 62.5% | 59.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 20.9% | 21.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 18.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 59.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 35.9% | 34.2% | 9.8% | 26.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 0.7% | -29.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newent Close was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newent Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Faraday and the 171st lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Newent Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-08-29 | £446,219 |
| 5 Newent Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-06-23 | £367,306 |
| 7 Newent Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £712,000 | 2015-12-11 | £798,790 |
| 16 Newent Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2011-03-18 | £474,202 |
| 13 Newent Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,750 | 2009-06-12 | £310,141 |
SE15 6EF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 6EF 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 33 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 1,773 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 | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester School Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation 1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF | - not rated | 27 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 27 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 314 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise and grind | 173 | 265 yd | |
| Valentino pizza & kebab | 177 | 267 yd | |
| Alexis suya grilll and bar | 165 | 273 yd | |
| Purple mango | 137A | 295 yd | |
| Happy valley | 160 | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St georges tavern | 14 | 146 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 317 yd | |
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 639 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 767 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozis cafe | 175 | 266 yd | |
| Chicken express | 179 | 273 yd | |
| Little ochie | 117 | 295 yd | |
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 343 yd | |
| Bishop's mocktails | 187 | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 191-199 | 267 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 759 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 761 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 944 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 484 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 591 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 854 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 881 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.