Grove Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8BJ is located in the Champion Hill 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 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8BW, SE5 8BN, SE5 8JJ, SE5 8BG, SE5 8DB, SE5 8RH, SE5 8BH, SE5 8RJ, SE5 8BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8BJ 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 | 51.7% | 51.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.3% | 0.0% | 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 8BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 57.4% | 50.6% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 37.2% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53.7% | 56.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 64.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59% | 64.7% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 30.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 63.3% | 64.6% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -16.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 68.7% | 72% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 72% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 18.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 2.4% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Champion Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100A Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2023-08-16 | £405,477 |
| 108A Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-09-12 | £484,216 |
| 118 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2012-12-07 | £1,770,933 |
| 102 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2012-08-24 | £947,052 |
| 114 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2008-10-29 | £1,736,957 |
SE5 8BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
SE5 8BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Grove Hill Road , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecot Primary School Caldecot Road , Camberwell SE5 9RN | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 491 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapete | 119 | 104 yd | |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe | Fetal Medicine Research Instit, 16-20 | 300 yd | |
| Cafe at the ortus | Ortus, 82-96 | 323 yd | |
| Iss facility services | Maudsley Hospital | 451 yd | |
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 130 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 299 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 388 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 649 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French tacos uk | 117a | 99 yd | |
| Fruit & flowers | Denmark Hill Railway Station | 299 yd | |
| Baguette & Co | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 493 yd | |
| Costa - Main Entrance | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 493 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 629 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 912 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 925 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 935 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 646 yd | |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 650 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 710 yd | |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 960 yd | |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 969 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,013 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.