Benhill Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7QY 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 Benhill Road, London, SE5 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7SN, SE5 7FT, SE5 7QU, SE5 7RZ, SE5 7SH, SE5 7RU, SE5 7FW, SE5 7FX, SE5 7SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 7QY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.1% | 47.3% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.7% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 7QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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 | 63.3% | 67.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 22.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 50.2% | 57.7% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 32.6% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around SE5 7QY this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 71.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 8.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 2.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 71.6% | 39.8% | 33.8% | 37.8% |
| Other | 15.9% | 0% | -15.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 31.2% | 7.8% | -23.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 42.1% | 63.2% | 21.1% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 64.1% 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 | 48.9% | 64.1% | 15.2% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 20.9% | 5.9% | -15.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 4.9% | -4.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.3% | 64.1% | 15.8% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 18.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 3.2% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benhill Road was 170.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Benhill Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 272nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Benhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2007-03-13 | £199,434 |
| 13 Benhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2006-11-01 | £299,016 |
| 39 Benhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-06-22 | £304,130 |
| 33 Benhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-05-21 | £247,105 |
| 33 Benhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,995 | 1996-06-28 | £225,071 |
SE5 7QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 206 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,758 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 | 2,172 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 | 2,430 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 | - not rated | 119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Infant School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Academy Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,000 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 | 2,894 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,566 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | 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 | 2,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 104 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 167 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 444 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation 1 Newent Close , Camberwell Green SE15 6EF | - not rated | 454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool & cozzy | Ground Floor And Basement, 101 | 138 yd | |
| Purple mango | 137A | 204 yd | |
| Happy valley | 160 | 204 yd | |
| Large warehouse | 5-7 | 271 yd | |
| Rise and grind | 173 | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 159 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 336 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 499 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 499 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 140 yd | |
| Little ochie | 117 | 204 yd | |
| Ozis cafe | 175 | 351 yd | |
| Chicken express | 179 | 363 yd | |
| Pollo | 2 | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 191-199 | 356 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 520 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 553 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 618 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 125 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 351 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 816 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 952 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,000 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.