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 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peckham Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.0%.

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 | £5,466,907 |
| Town Hall Peckham Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,008,500 | 2014-12-11 | £3,371,011 |
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 | 3out of 4 | 579 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 | 733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,505 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 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,335 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,653 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 | 2,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,259 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 289 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 440 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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.