John Ruskin Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0PR is located in the Newington 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 John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0PQ, SE17 3UX, SE17 3HW, SE17 3HY, SE5 0NW, SE17 3HS, SE5 0NX, SE5 0NN, SE5 0NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 0PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 0PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 50.2% | 56.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 19.5% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.3% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.7% | 42% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 | 28.8% | 18.5% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 11.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 41.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.6% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 11.2% | 9.4% | 0.8% | 10.4% |
| White | 59.5% | 45.8% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 62% 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% | 62% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10% | 6.2% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 61.3% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 23.7% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 2.2% | -22.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Ruskin Street was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Ruskin Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 350th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 202.2%.

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 25 Dighton Court John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2023-06-02 | £443,591 |
| Flat 34 Dighton Court John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2022-09-05 | £388,873 |
| Flat 24 Dighton Court John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-04-30 | £441,994 |
| Flat 9 Dighton Court John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2020-12-04 | £398,000 |
| Flat 49 Dighton Court John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2020-07-17 | £414,418 |
SE5 0PR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0PR 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,870 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 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,424 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 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Penrose Street , Walworth SE17 3DT | 1out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,810 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 | 1,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,917 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 | 1,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 567 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Octavia House Schools 214b Kennington Road , SE11 6AU | - not rated | 1,229 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay root | 8 | 386 yd | |
| Taggs coffee co. | 114 | 417 yd | |
| Mary's cafe | 83 | 436 yd | |
| Enish nigerian restaurant & lounge | 91 | 436 yd | |
| Fourth gardens | 33 | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 273 yd | |
| Orbit beers ltd - taproom | Railway Arch 233 | 412 yd | |
| Orbit brewing ltd - brewery | Railway Arches 225 To 228 | 499 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 556 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desicorner ltd | 5 | 213 yd | |
| Souvlaki guys | Railway Arch 258 | 241 yd | |
| Applegreen camberwell greggs | 96-106 | 341 yd | |
| The merge | Arches 247a And 248, 1-9 | 343 yd | |
| Dallas chicken and ribs | 30 | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 458 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 364-368 | 531 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 568 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, 332-344 | 577 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 725 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 803 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 871 yd | |
| St Mary Newington Church Hall Kennington Park Rd | 893 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 976 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 200.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.