Thompson Avenue is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0TE is located in the Camberwell Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompson Avenue, London, SE5 0TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0XS, SE5 0XT, SE5 0XX, SE5 0XZ, SE5 0XD, SE5 0XE, SE5 0YD, SE5 0YB, SE5 0XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 0TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 0TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 46% | 55.1% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 24.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 19.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 50.8% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.2% | -11.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 26.6% | 25.8% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 23.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 3.3% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 0.5% | -5.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 33.6% | 38.8% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 54.1% | 47.3% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 20.1% | 19.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 13.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.4% 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 | 52.6% | 47.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 32.4% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 5.3% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 6.8% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Avenue was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thompson Avenue has the 28th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 380th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 209.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% 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 5 Ash Tree House, 2 Thompson Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-07-22 | £225,453 |
| Flat 11 Ash Tree House, 2 Thompson Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-25 | £244,940 |
| Flat 1 Ash Tree House, 2 Thompson Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2017-05-19 | £139,300 |
| Flat 10 Ash Tree House, 2 Thompson Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2007-12-04 | £196,069 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 0TE 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,384 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 | 1,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,724 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 | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 160 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 | 315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community 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 | 243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,278 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 | 2,111 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 | 2,217 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,695 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 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 300 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kennington Park Academy 20 Kennington Park Gardens , SE11 4AX | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 819 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee fried chicken | 164 | 297 yd | |
| Pasha | 158 | 297 yd | |
| Taggs coffee co. | 114 | 320 yd | |
| Zeret kitchen | 216 | 326 yd | |
| New dewaniam | 225a | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 332 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 482 yd | |
| Nags head p h | 242 | 490 yd | |
| Old dispensary | 325 | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 chicken bite ltd | 110 | 154 yd | |
| De cotton tree | 108 | 158 yd | |
| Camberwell tandoori | 117 | 226 yd | |
| Ca food catering | 158 | 297 yd | |
| Desicorner ltd | 5 | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 246 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 297 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 356 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 480 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 544 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 558 yd | |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 559 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 782 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 852 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 | 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.