New Church Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7FA is located in the Camberwell Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Church Road, London, SE5 7FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7JR, SE5 7FN, SE5 7NR, SE5 7JJ, SE5 7JL, SE5 7NF, SE5 7TT, SE5 7PS, SE5 7FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 7FA is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 45.1% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 54.9% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 7FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 49.3% | 58.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 7.7% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 42.8% | 58.1% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 11.6% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 5.2% | -14.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 63.2% | 35.3% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 8.2% | -13.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.7% | 6.3% | -9.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 42.8% | 65.9% | 23.1% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 65.1% | 62.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 16.3% | 8.8% | -7.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 62.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 24.9% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 2.5% | -21.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Church Road was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Church Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ayres Court, 74 New Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-08-02 | £415,428 |
| 7 Ayres Court, 74 New Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-04-30 | £625,819 |
| 5 Ayres Court, 74 New Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-22 | £402,427 |
| 20 Ayres Court, 74 New Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2022-12-16 | £577,140 |
| 6 Ayres Court, 74 New Church Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-25 | £452,273 |
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,135 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 | 1,936 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 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes John Ruskin Street , Camberwell SE5 0PQ | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,210 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 | 2,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,745 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,140 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 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 552 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 765 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large warehouse | 5-7 | 172 yd | |
| Be active social enterprise cic | Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 | 221 yd | |
| Clubhouse cafe | Burgess Park Tennis Centre, 44 | 221 yd | |
| Guido's grill | 179 | 283 yd | |
| Ocs group uk ltd | Ellison House | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 402 yd | |
| Nags head p h | 242 | 524 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 527 yd | |
| The planet nollywood | The Planet Nollywood, 319 | 600 yd | |
| Red lion | 407 | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New pak hong | 177 | 283 yd | |
| Ca food catering | 158 | 340 yd | |
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 361 yd | |
| Applegreen camberwell greggs | 96-106 | 401 yd | |
| Little ochie | 117 | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 340 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 476 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 478 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 524 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 331 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 712 yd |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 801 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 1,056 yd | |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 1,070 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.