Crossthwaite Avenue is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8EY 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 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, SE5 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8HR, SE5 8HW, SE5 8EZ, SE5 8HA, SE5 8EX, SE5 8ET, SE5 8JZ, SE5 8HS, SE5 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 8EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.2% | 53.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 47.7% | 52.3% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.4%) 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 | 54.5% | 58.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 33.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 15.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 17.7% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 40.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 26% | 18.4% | -7.6% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 39.2% | 40.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 59.9% | 62% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 20.4% | 11.6% | -8.8% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 61.8% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 22.7% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 5.2% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossthwaite Avenue was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crossthwaite Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 284th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,500 | 2024-07-19 | £625,500 |
| 11 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2019-08-15 | £775,538 |
| 11 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2004-10-26 | £792,514 |
| 4 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2001-02-02 | £516,661 |
| 11 Crossthwaite Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2001-01-30 | £712,752 |
SE5 8EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 8EY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Grange Junior School Dylways , SE5 8HP | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Infants' School Dylways , Denmark Hill Estate SE5 8HP | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Grove Hill Road , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich High School for Boys Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 485 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,389 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,684 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 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Allen's Girls' School East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8TE | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Southwark Small School 14 Derwent Grove , East Dulwich SE22 8EA | - not rated | 729 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | - not rated | 886 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Hope Christian Academy 31 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW | - not rated | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks coffee company | 80 | 317 yd | |
| Riverside | Hilltops House, 104 | 344 yd | |
| Copper beech cafe | Jags Sports Club | 576 yd | |
| Il mirto | 5-6 Melbourne Terrace | 658 yd | |
| Long 6lack | 11 | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 415 yd | |
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 551 yd | |
| The cherry tree | The Vale, 31-33 | 773 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 957 yd | |
| East dulwich tavern | 1 | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi gourmet | 80 | 317 yd | |
| Morleys | 102 | 603 yd | |
| Domino's pizza | 8-16 | 636 yd | |
| We big belly's | 4 | 643 yd | |
| Yoobi | 2-4 | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 718 yd | |
| Budgens (dulwich) | 127-129 | 949 yd | |
| Co-op | 56-62 | 1,016 yd | |
| Marks & spencer simply foods | 84-90 | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 260 yd | |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 408 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 415 yd |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 579 yd | |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| North Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club 154A 154A EAST DULWICH GROVE | tennis courts | 758 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.