Peckham Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8GB is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peckham Road, London, SE5 8GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8UH, SE5 8PX, SE5 5SE, SE5 8NN, SE5 7DR, SE5 7DS, SE5 8ND, SE5 8NB, SE5 8NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8GB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 50.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44% | 49.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8GB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.3% 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 | 59.2% | 78.3% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 40.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 13.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 51.2% | 52.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SE5 8GB this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 65.5% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 31.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 62.3% | 63% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.6% 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% | 60.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 60.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 10.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peckham Road was 204.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peckham Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 225th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5 36 - 38 Peckham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-12-09 | £921,296 |
| Apartment 11 36 - 38 Peckham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2018-12-04 | £930,000 |
| Apartment 1 36 - 38 Peckham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2018-09-28 | £835,035 |
| Apartment 7 36 - 38 Peckham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2015-02-20 | £901,472 |
| Flat 7 36 - 38 Peckham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2011-03-29 | £642,973 |
SE5 8GB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 8GB 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 | 150 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 558 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 | 798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,535 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 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Walworth Academy Shorncliffe Road , SE1 5UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,744 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 | 2,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,216 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 185 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 549 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation The Trinity Centre , 1 Newent Close SE15 6EF | - not rated | 766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Camberwell School Of Arts And Crafts, 61-65 | 97 yd | |
| The london particular | The London Particular, 31 | 125 yd | |
| Foodie cuisine | 40 | 137 yd | |
| Culture lebanese | 42 | 137 yd | |
| Brewbird cafe | 29 | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 613 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 613 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 699 yd | |
| Cool and cozzy lounge | The Flying Dutchman, 156 | 707 yd | |
| St georges tavern | 14 | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 168 yd | |
| The pantry by st giles | 62 | 539 yd | |
| Pollo | 2 | 546 yd | |
| Morley's | 56 | 546 yd | |
| Patty island | 40 | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 170 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 569 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 772 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 824 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 371 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 589 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 707 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 756 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 992 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Wickway Community Centre St. Georges Way | 1,087 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.