Camberwell Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0EG is located in the Camberwell Green 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 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0AB, SE5 0YN, SE5 0YL, SE5 0SJ, SE5 0SG, SE5 0DQ, SE5 0NF, SE5 0YF, SE5 0YJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 0EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 48.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 SE5 0EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.4% 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 | 68.6% | 65.4% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 27.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.1% | 19.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 55.4% | 54.1% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 18.5% | 6.2% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 1.9% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 24.7% | 22% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 43.1% | 40.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 13.8% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 12.2% |
In this area, 52.2% 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 | 57.1% | 52.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -31.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 16.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 12.2% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 52.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 29.2% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 6.5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 7.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 5.1% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camberwell Road was 113.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Camberwell Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 349th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% 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 12 86 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2026-02-20 | £270,000 |
| Flat 9 86 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-27 | £362,603 |
| Flat 6 86 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-07-28 | £462,682 |
| 88 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-05-10 | £588,111 |
| Flat 19 86 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2023-12-12 | £470,981 |
SE5 0EG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 0EG 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 | 155 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,396 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 | 1,684 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 | 2,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Liverpool Grove , Walworth SE17 2HH | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,168 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,490 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 | 1,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's Sixth Form Centre Wyndham Road , SE5 0UD | - not rated | 434 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace 7a Badsworth Road , SE5 0JG | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | 3out of 4 | 810 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taggs coffee co. | 114 | 133 yd | |
| Guido's grill | 179 | 183 yd | |
| Be active social enterprise cic | Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 | 200 yd | |
| Clubhouse cafe | Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 | 200 yd | |
| Tennessee fried chicken | 164 | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 376 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 415 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 452 yd | |
| Queen elizabeth p h | 42 | 549 yd | |
| Nags head p h | 242 | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegreen camberwell greggs | 96-106 | 8 yd | |
| Souvlaki guys | Railway Arch 258 | 183 yd | |
| New pak hong | 177 | 183 yd | |
| Ca food catering | 158 | 213 yd | |
| Dallas chicken and ribs | 30 | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 213 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 379 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 437 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 536 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 671 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 795 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 891 yd | |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 914 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 1,063 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 70.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.1% |
| 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 | 28.1% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.