Peckham Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 5SE is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peckham Road, London, SE5 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7DR, SE5 7DS, SE5 7DT, SE5 8NR, SE5 8GB, SE5 8UH, SE5 8QL, SE5 7RG, SE5 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 5SE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 63.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 63.8% | 9.6% | 51.0% | 12.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 36.2% | -9.6% | 49.0% | -12.8% |
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 5SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.2% 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 | 41.2% | 69.2% | 28.0% | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 16.5% | -19.1% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 54.6% | 54.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 31.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 10.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 5.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 19.6% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 50.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 6.3% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
| Black African | 30.9% | 24.8% | -6.1% | 2.5% | 22.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 6.6% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 28.7% | 30.6% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -50.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 46.5% 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 | 46% | 46.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 23.5% | 14.9% | -8.6% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 20.6% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.2% 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 | 44.9% | 46.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 28.2% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 6.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.9% | 5.7% | -14.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 12.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peckham Road was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peckham Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 310th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall Peckham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,076,806 | 2015-06-12 | £5,159,222 |
| Town Hall Peckham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,008,500 | 2014-12-11 | £3,181,285 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 5SE 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 | 131 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 120 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 83 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,385 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 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Peckam Road , SE5 8UH | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,123 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 158 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The london particular | The London Particular, 31 | 2 yd | |
| Brewbird cafe | 29 | 33 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Camberwell School Of Arts And Crafts, 61-65 | 162 yd | |
| South london louie | 65 | 232 yd | |
| Foodie cuisine | 40 | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 514 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 514 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 593 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 599 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 229 yd | |
| Pollo | 2 | 449 yd | |
| The pantry by st giles | 62 | 451 yd | |
| Morley's | 56 | 457 yd | |
| Patty island | 40 | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 481 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 735 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 807 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 246 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 630 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 818 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.