John Ruskin Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 0XQ is located in the Newington 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 John Ruskin Street, London, SE5 0XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 0XJ, SE5 0XQ, SE5 0TB, SE5 0PW, SE5 0SX, SE5 0SU, SE5 0SY, SE5 0SZ, SE17 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 0XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 0XQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 54% | 58.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 26.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.7% | 53.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 33.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.7% | 17% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 41.9% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 12.2% | 3.2% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 42.3% | 36.8% | -5.5% | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 15.1% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 14.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| White | 26.3% | 19% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 45% | 43.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 30.1% | 27.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 25.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 15.5% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.7% 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 | 44.4% | 43.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 38.7% | 32.5% | 9.8% | 28.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 5.7% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.4% | 3.4% | -28.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 68.6% | 46.2% | 22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.6% | 6.5% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Ruskin Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camberwell Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 49 Aberfeldy House John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-10-10 | £320,148 |
| Flat 33 Aberfeldy House John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £408,500 | 2018-07-06 | £408,500 |
| Flat 3 Aberfeldy House John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,100 | 2017-07-03 | £250,018 |
| Flat 15 Aberfeldy House John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2016-11-25 | £240,507 |
| Flat 16 Aberfeldy House John Ruskin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,999 | 2015-09-14 | £362,005 |
SE5 0XQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 0XQ 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 | 111 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Other | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Other | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,381 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 | 1,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tachbrook Nursery School Aylesford Street , SW1V 3RT | 3out of 4 | 2,197 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 | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 682 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 | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilian Baylis Technology School 323 Kennington Lane , Kennington SE11 5QY | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,989 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 | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,479 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 | 2,161 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 | 322 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 540 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Park College 5 Kennington Park Place , SE11 4AS | - not rated | 653 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 1,286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family cafe | 175 | 229 yd | |
| New dewaniam | 225a | 373 yd | |
| Lovelygloworm cafe | 227 | 378 yd | |
| Kennington Park Centre | 40 St Agnes Place, London | 428 yd | |
| Hank \& Ginger | Cafe, Canterbury Court | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kennington | 60 Camberwell New Road, London | 189 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 212 yd | |
| Canterbury arms | 2-4 | 367 yd | |
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 373 yd | |
| Hanover Arms | The Hanover Arms, 326 Kennington Park Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokodoo | 163 | 132 yd | |
| Papa nadox kitchen | 163 | 132 yd | |
| Papadom fried chicken (pfc) | 219 | 229 yd | |
| Royal kebab | 171 | 229 yd | |
| Golden dragon | 217 | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 229 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 599 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 679 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 793 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 118A Brixton Road | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 291 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Kennington Park Pitch St. Agnes Place | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 476 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Oval) Units 4-4A-5-5A Units 4-4A-5-5A Kennington Park | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 710 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 730 yd | |
| Vassall Ward Youth Club Brixton Road | 747 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 282.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 279.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.