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 544.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 481.9% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denmark Hill has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 50th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 286.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.1%.

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 1 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,499 | 2023-02-10 | £303,688 |
| Flat 6 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-07-22 | £410,826 |
| Flat 3 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-21 | £477,426 |
| Flat 2 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-29 | £324,343 |
| Flat 13 121 Denmark Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-04 | £653,917 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,591 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 | 1,749 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 | 1,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,272 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 | 3,194 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | 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 | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,126 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,918 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 | 3,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,347 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 | 94 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 | 284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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.