Peabody Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7BL 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 Peabody Estate, London, SE5 7BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7BN, SE5 7BQ, SE5 7BH, SE5 7BZ, SE5 7BW, SE5 7BE, SE5 7BJ, SE5 7BD, SE5 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 7BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 48% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 52% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 7BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 52.9% | 51% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 25.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 19.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 7.6% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.3% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% 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 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 21% | 26.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 24.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 5.7% | 1.2% | -4.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 32.8% | 37.9% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 58.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 18.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 15.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 13.7% | 8.2% | -5.5% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 58.6% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 34.4% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 1.6% | -31.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peabody Estate was 267.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% higher than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peabody Estate has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 142nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Block G Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-04-20 | £289,806 |
| Flat 2 Block G Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2009-03-23 | £227,265 |
| Flat 10 Block G Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £171,000 | 2008-03-17 | £287,893 |
| Flat 12 Block G Peabody Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2007-02-28 | £286,132 |
SE5 7BL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,135 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 | 2,377 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 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,603 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 | 2,916 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,624 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 | 4,139 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 | 2,471 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 | 167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 621 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momo sushi bar | Ground Floor, 23 | 89 yd | |
| Forza win | Angels And Gypsies, 29-33 | 107 yd | |
| My falafel | Ground Floor, 37 | 136 yd | |
| Fladda | 55 | 145 yd | |
| Noko asian street food | 15 | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good neighbour | 21 | 86 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 119 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 145 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 145 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu kebab restaurant | 7 | 145 yd | |
| Francesco sourdough pizza | 53 | 147 yd | |
| Falafel & chawarma | 27 | 151 yd | |
| Kentucky fried chicken | 35 | 151 yd | |
| Francesco's | 51-53 | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 191 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 265 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 317 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 345 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 42 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 394 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 464 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 752 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 969 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.