Melbury Drive is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7SG is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbury Drive, London, SE5 7SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7EU, SE5 7SD, SE5 7LS, SE5 7FS, SE5 7ET, SE5 7SR, SE5 7SE, SE5 7EJ, SE5 7EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 7SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 53.9% | 52.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 47.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 7SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 47.7% | 60.5% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 20.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50.8% | 50.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 20.3% | 18.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 12.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 42.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.5% 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 | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 39.6% | 43.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 41.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 9.8% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 23.2% | 21.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -59.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 52.6% | 55.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 23.5% | 25.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 22.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 55.7% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 32.6% | 30.7% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 3.1% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 3.4% | -26.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbury Drive was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melbury Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 374th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Melbury Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-12-13 | £712,313 |
| 3 Melbury Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-01-13 | £474,911 |
| 5 Melbury Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2013-10-16 | £376,404 |
| 4 Melbury Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 1999-12-10 | £424,065 |
| 4 Melbury Drive, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 1998-09-29 | £486,889 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 7SG 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,439 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 | 2,129 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 | 2,712 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Coleman Road , Camberwell SE5 7TF | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Infant School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,455 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 5,326 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 232 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Primary School Wells Way Church Hall , Wells Way SE5 7SY | - not rated | 274 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 | 351 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis suya grilll and bar | 165 | 93 yd | |
| Rise and grind | 173 | 94 yd | |
| Valentino pizza & kebab | 177 | 95 yd | |
| Purple mango | 137A | 167 yd | |
| Happy valley | 160 | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St georges tavern | 14 | 238 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 246 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 636 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 636 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken express | 179 | 93 yd | |
| Ozis cafe | 175 | 94 yd | |
| Little ochie | 117 | 167 yd | |
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 285 yd | |
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 191-199 | 95 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 462 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 734 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 825 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 326 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 437 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 741 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 891 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.