Grove Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8DA 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 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8BP, SE22 8BF, SE5 8BX, SE5 8DB, SE5 8JU, SE22 8AF, SE5 8RJ, SE22 8AE, SE5 8DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8DA 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 8DA, 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 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.
Grove Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Karen Court Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-06-14 | £426,864 |
| Flat 3 Karen Court Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-09-25 | £347,311 |
| Flat 4 Karen Court Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-06-15 | £425,214 |
| Flat 2 Karen Court Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-04-10 | £297,266 |
| Flat 11 Karen Court Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2014-08-08 | £405,286 |
SE5 8DA 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 8DA 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 | 1,492 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 | 1,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,927 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 | 2,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,368 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 | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goose Green Primary and Nursery School Tintagel Crescent , East Dulwich SE22 8HG | 2out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Belham Primary School 165 Bellenden Road , SE15 4DG | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,534 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 | 3,501 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,253 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 | 594 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 | 641 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapete | 119 | 345 yd | |
| Starbucks coffee company | 80 | 435 yd | |
| Copleston community cafe | Copleston Centre | 510 yd | |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe | Fetal Medicine Research Instit, 16-20 | 562 yd | |
| Cafe at the ortus | Ortus, 82-96 | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 368 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 422 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 458 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 562 yd | |
| The cherry tree | The Vale, 31-33 | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French tacos uk | 117a | 339 yd | |
| Sushi gourmet | 80 | 435 yd | |
| Morleys | 102 | 460 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 8-16 | 525 yd | |
| Fruit & flowers | Denmark Hill Railway Station | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 435 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 423 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 527 yd | |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 598 yd | |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 712 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 950 yd |
| Dulwich Leisure Centre 2B 2B CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.