Cobourg Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0HT is located in the Old Kent Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cobourg Road, London, SE5 0HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 5AD, SE15 6NX, SE1 5AA, SE15 6NS, SE1 5JQ, SE5 0DS, SE15 6NR, SE5 0HX, SE15 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 0HT is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 46.9% | 46.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE5 0HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.9% | 30.9% | -21.0% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.4% | 57.4% | 27.0% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 51.3% | 59.3% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 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 | 20.5% | 19.7% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 24.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 15.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 2.6% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 5.2% | -10.3% | 16.9% | -11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 42.2% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 23% | 3.1% | -19.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 17.6% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 16.6% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 44% | 20.8% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 0.6% | 11.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 1.6% | 36.8% |
In this area, just 13.7% 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 | 60.3% | 13.7% | -46.6% | 83.2% | -69.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 37.7% | 30.4% | 6.1% | 31.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 1.1% | -14.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.5% | 46.1% | 35.6% | 1.3% | 44.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 13.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.5% 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 | 59.2% | 13.7% | -45.5% | 83.2% | -69.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 13.5% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 15.7% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 17.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 37.4% | 17.0% | 1.9% | 35.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.1% | 76.7% | -40.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 35.5% | 0.4% | 35.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Central and South America | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.7% | 37.2% | 26.5% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobourg Road was 300.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% higher than the Faraday average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Cobourg Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Faraday and the 120th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cobourg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2016-05-20 | £889,550 |
| 29 Cobourg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2015-06-11 | £1,370,735 |
| 1 Cobourg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-12-16 | £470,512 |
| 9 Cobourg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2005-09-15 | £772,839 |
| 19 Cobourg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2004-08-13 | £683,529 |
SE5 0HT area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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.
| Part-Time Employee | 158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Unemployed | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 878 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 | 880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 2,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobourg Primary School Cobourg Road , SE5 0JD | 2out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surrey Square Primary School Surrey Square , Walworth SE17 2JY | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Primary School Marlborough Grove , SE1 5JT | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boutcher Church of England Primary School 93 Grange Road , Bermondsey SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey 55 Southwark Park Road , SE16 3TZ | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy (Southwark) 240 Lynton Road , SE1 5LA | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,325 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 4,502 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL 148-150 &167 OLD KENT ROAD , LONDON SE1 5TY | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils) 2 Davey Street , Peckham SE15 6LF | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 846 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 | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School, Bermondsey Monnow Road , SE1 5RN | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranna | 352-354 | 104 yd | |
| Viet quan | Thomas A Becket, 320-322 | 245 yd | |
| Cimraan restaurant and cafe | 300 | 245 yd | |
| Lush bar and restaurant | 280 | 245 yd | |
| The iyanams kitchen | 107 | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lord nelson | Lord Nelson, 386 | 104 yd | |
| Mambo 190 bar and lounge | 190-192 | 594 yd | |
| Southwark cyprus turkish association | 152 | 594 yd | |
| Club 701 | Basement And Ground Floors, 516 | 631 yd | |
| The hour glass | 131 | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King rooster | 388c | 104 yd | |
| Pizza mania | 356 | 110 yd | |
| Super pizza | 292 | 245 yd | |
| Little black kitchen | 107 | 252 yd | |
| Angels cuisine ltd | 430a | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 107 | 252 yd | |
| Ali's halal butchers ltd t/a tariq halal | 282-286 | 289 yd | |
| Rose food ltd t/a rayyan international foods | 432 | 295 yd | |
| Zaitoon food market | 252 | 393 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, 464-504 | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 182 yd | |
| Astley Cooper Estate 3G Pitch Rowcross Street | artificial grass pitch | 206 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 273 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Miami Health Club Ltd 208-210 208-210 OLD KENT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 593 yd | |
| Pembroke House PEMBROKE HOUSE PEMBROKE HOUSE TATUM STREET | 870 yd | |
| Spa School MONNOW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Harris Academy Bermondsey SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 889 yd |
| The City Of London Academy LYNTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 904 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.