Denmark Hill is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8EN is located in the Champion Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8EJ, SE5 8TD, SE5 8TF, SE5 8TE, SE5 8TG, SE5 8TH, SE5 8TQ, SE5 8TL, SE5 8TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 8EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 48.7% | 53.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 46.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.2% 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 | 57.8% | 60.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 29% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 61.1% | 57.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 27.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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 66.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 6.7% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.7% | 66.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 32.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 15.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 69.1% | 61.4% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 65.1% | 63.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 64.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 17.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 4.1% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denmark Hill was 173.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.8% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Denmark Hill has the 10th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 266th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 5 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-10-29 | £310,802 |
| Flat 1 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,499 | 2023-02-10 | £286,596 |
| Flat 6 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-07-22 | £387,704 |
| Flat 3 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-21 | £450,556 |
| Flat 2 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-29 | £306,088 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,755 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 | 1,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecot Primary School Caldecot Road , Camberwell SE5 9RN | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Grove Hill Road , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,540 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 203 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 | 338 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 | 338 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 907 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 205 yd | |
| W.E.C. Refectory | Western Education Centre, Kings College Hospital | 205 yd | |
| Iss facility services | Maudsley Hospital | 214 yd | |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe | Fetal Medicine Research Instit, 16-20 | 261 yd | |
| Tapete | 119 | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 261 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 275 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 362 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 505 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette & Co | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 205 yd | |
| Costa - Main Entrance | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 205 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 254 yd | |
| Costa | Hambleden Wing, Kings College Hospital | 254 yd | |
| Fruit & flowers | Denmark Hill Railway Station | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 615 yd | |
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 750 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 778 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 786 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 351 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 580 yd | |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 815 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 816 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 886 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 894 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.