Picton Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7QJ is located in the Camberwell Green 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 Picton Street, London, SE5 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7PL, SE5 7PQ, SE5 7QL, SE5 7QP, SE5 7PH, SE5 7QH, SE5 7NL, SE5 7NW, SE5 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 7QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 49.7% | 58.7% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 24.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Separated | 8% | 2.1% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 37.7% | 55.6% | 17.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28.5% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 10.5% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.8% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SE5 7QJ this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 30.9% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 27.3% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.8% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 28.3% | 36.6% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 34.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 34.5% | 22.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
In this area, 52.9% 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 | 61.7% | 52.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -30.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 21.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 19.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 14.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 53% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 28.9% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 5.4% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 9.3% | 0.4% | 8.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Picton Street was 179.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Picton Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 263rd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 19 Proctor House Picton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2025-02-17 | £249,765 |
| Flat 19 Proctor House Picton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-02-17 | £355,357 |
| Flat 4 Proctor House Picton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-12-21 | £350,000 |
| Flat 19 Proctor House Picton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-12-16 | £232,043 |
| Flat 19 Proctor House Picton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2007-09-12 | £323,375 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 7QJ 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,081 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 | 2,137 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 | 2,227 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 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 583 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 | 625 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 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 2,627 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,983 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 | 2,053 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 | 414 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 603 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 | 687 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 752 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 | 265 yd | |
| Cool & cozzy | Ground Floor And Basement, 101 | 285 yd | |
| Purple mango | 137A | 384 yd | |
| Happy valley | 160 | 384 yd | |
| Zeret kitchen | 216 | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 320 yd | |
| Nags head p h | 242 | 387 yd | |
| The planet nollywood | The Planet Nollywood, 319 | 408 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 495 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 284 yd | |
| Little ochie | 117 | 384 yd | |
| New pak hong | 177 | 415 yd | |
| Mooboo camberwell | Unit C, 272-274 | 418 yd | |
| Ca food catering | 158 | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 348 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 387 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 435 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 476 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 87 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 479 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 664 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 995 yd | |
| The Gym (London Walworth Road) 332-344 332-344 WALWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,087 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,093 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 | 259.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 178.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.