Cator Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE15 6QB 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 Cator Street, London, SE15 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE15 6QD, SE15 6BH, SE15 6BE, SE15 6BA, SE15 6BD, SE15 6LL, SE15 6LP, SE15 6DF, SE15 6FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE15 6QB is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 46.2% | 44.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 55.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 6QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 48.6% | 50.5% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 35.8% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48.1% | 57.5% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 24.6% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.6% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 7.5% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 39.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.1% 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 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 39.7% | 50.3% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 47.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| Other Black | 11% | 7.3% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 20.3% | 18.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -63.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.2% | 41.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 31.8% | 38.8% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 36.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 47.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.7% | 41.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 47.8% | 44.9% | 9.8% | 38.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 2.6% | -12.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.3% | 5.8% | -25.5% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 14.3% | 0.5% | 13.8% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cator Street was 88.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cator Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 281st lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Wickway Court Cator Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-15 | £334,805 |
| 20 Wickway Court Cator Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-04-19 | £334,856 |
| 29 Wickway Court Cator Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-02-04 | £322,122 |
| 45 Wickway Court Cator Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-22 | £284,143 |
| 29 Wickway Court Cator Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2017-08-14 | £248,983 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE15 6QB 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 1,540 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 | 2,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Primary School Friary Road , Peckham SE15 1RQ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 1,490 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 | 3,125 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,999 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 177 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 413 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymerle School Haymerle Road , SE15 6SY | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In house catering | Angel Oak Academy | 237 yd | |
| Sporting recovery cic | Damilola Taylor Centre, 1 | 391 yd | |
| St luke's community cafe | St Lukes Church Hall | 593 yd | |
| Alexis suya grilll and bar | 165 | 619 yd | |
| Valentino pizza & kebab | 177 | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 252 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 604 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 694 yd | |
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 707 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's mocktails | 187 | 505 yd | |
| Golden palace | 129 | 505 yd | |
| Commercial fried chicken | 133 | 505 yd | |
| Chicken express | 179 | 619 yd | |
| Ozis cafe | 175 | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 620 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 655 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 665 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 73 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 733 yd | |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 759 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,025 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 1,059 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.