Don Phelan Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7BB is located in the St Giles 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 Don Phelan Close, London, SE5 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7DA, SE5 7DB, SE5 7AX, SE5 7AZ, SE5 7AY, SE5 7RE, SE5 7AU, SE5 7DX, SE5 7EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 7BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents 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 | 54.5% | 55% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 45% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 7BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 49.5% | 51.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 24.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 41.5% | 45.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 29.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.3% | 17.3% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 7.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 42.9% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 12.5% | 5.3% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.9% 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 | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 1.5% | -6.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 30% | 30.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 27.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 10% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 9.0% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 11.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 29.6% | 29.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -51.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 24.5% | 24.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 21.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.5% 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 | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 38.5% | 36.1% | 9.8% | 28.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 4.4% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 37.2% | 1.9% | -35.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Don Phelan Close was 166.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Don Phelan Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 283rd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Don Phelan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2022-09-30 | £311,284 |
| 88 Don Phelan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-03-31 | £316,572 |
| 93 Don Phelan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2016-08-05 | £246,128 |
| 88 Don Phelan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-12-06 | £219,506 |
| 88 Don Phelan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-09-05 | £234,750 |
SE5 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,898 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 | 2,490 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 | 2,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Infant School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | - not rated | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 882 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 | 3,002 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,260 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 700 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| My falafel | Ground Floor, 37 | 194 yd | |
| Nandine | 45 | 195 yd | |
| Fladda | 55 | 195 yd | |
| Noko asian street food | 15 | 195 yd | |
| Cheeky burger | Basement And Ground Floor, 5 | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 195 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 195 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 207 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 262 yd | |
| The planet nollywood | The Planet Nollywood, 319 | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu kebab restaurant | 7 | 195 yd | |
| Francesco sourdough pizza | 53 | 198 yd | |
| Falafel & chawarma | 27 | 198 yd | |
| Kentucky fried chicken | 35 | 198 yd | |
| Francesco's | 51-53 | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 347 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 377 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 384 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 424 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 121 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 253 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 577 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 907 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 970 yd | |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 1,049 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.