Dowlas Street is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 7TA 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 Dowlas Street, London, SE5 7TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 7TB, SE5 7TG, SE5 7TD, SE5 7TE, SE5 7TF, SE5 7TZ, SE5 7SZ, SE15 6ED, SE5 7EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 7TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 51.9% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 56.2% | 48.1% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 63.2% | 65.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 23.3% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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%) 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 | 53.2% | 55.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around SE5 7TA this area, 8.2% 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 59.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 16.8% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.8% | 59.2% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 25.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 65.3% | 64.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 65.9% | 65% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 65% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 24.9% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 3% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dowlas Street was 131.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dowlas Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 361st highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Dowlas Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-26 | £538,531 |
| 7 Dowlas Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2021-01-07 | £845,841 |
| 13 Dowlas Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £734,675 | 2020-09-04 | £769,077 |
| 9 Dowlas Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2017-10-27 | £927,288 |
| 13 Dowlas Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-05-30 | £801,594 |
SE5 7TA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 7TA 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,681 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 | 1,932 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 | 2,415 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 | 129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Angel Oak Academy Burcher Gale Grove , SE15 6FL | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Michael Faraday School Portland Street , Walworth SE17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 2,838 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Westminster Sixth Form Steel House, 11 Tothill Street , Westminster SW1H 9LH | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,383 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 | 1,988 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 | 177 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tuke School Daniel Gardens , Peckham SE15 6ER | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple mango | 137A | 105 yd | |
| Happy valley | 160 | 105 yd | |
| Rise and grind | 173 | 144 yd | |
| Valentino pizza & kebab | 177 | 151 yd | |
| Alexis suya grilll and bar | 165 | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St georges tavern | 14 | 44 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 141 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 749 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 749 yd | |
| The olde apple tree | 107 | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little ochie | 117 | 105 yd | |
| Ozis cafe | 175 | 147 yd | |
| Chicken express | 179 | 161 yd | |
| Hampton fried chicken | 99 | 177 yd | |
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 191-199 | 151 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 663 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 806 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 816 yd | |
| Iceland foods ltd | 120-132 | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 417 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 488 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 657 yd | |
| Burgess Park COBOURG ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Walworth Academy (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Walworth Academy WALWORTH ACADEMY WALWORTH ACADEMY SHORNCLIFFE ROAD | 1,063 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,065 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.