Champion Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8BW 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 Champion Grove, London, SE5 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8BN, SE5 8BJ, SE5 8DB, SE5 8DD, SE5 8TL, SE5 8TN, SE5 8TH, SE5 8TQ, SE5 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8BW 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 8BW, 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 Champion Grove was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Champion Grove has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 34th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Champion Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-10-14 | £543,744 |
| 14 Champion Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,650,000 | 2021-06-28 | £1,906,419 |
| 32 Champion Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-04-26 | £565,341 |
| Flat B 5 Champion Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2019-08-14 | £705,638 |
| 30 Champion Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,550 | 2018-09-05 | £490,508 |
SE5 8BW 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 8BW 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,018 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 , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,048 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 346 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 1,020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapete | 119 | 165 yd | |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe | Fetal Medicine Research Instit, 16-20 | 326 yd | |
| Cafe at the ortus | Ortus, 82-96 | 373 yd | |
| Iss facility services | Maudsley Hospital | 453 yd | |
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 190 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 326 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 326 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 607 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French tacos uk | 117a | 160 yd | |
| Fruit & flowers | Denmark Hill Railway Station | 326 yd | |
| Baguette & Co | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 484 yd | |
| Costa - Main Entrance | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 484 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 578 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 914 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 944 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 962 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 581 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 608 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 733 yd | |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 905 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 924 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,038 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 1,052 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.