Denmark Hill Estate is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8HH 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 Denmark Hill Estate, London, SE5 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8HL, SE5 8HJ, SE5 8HQ, SE5 8HT, SE5 8EQ, SE5 8EH, SE5 8EE, SE5 8AJ, SE5 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 8HH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 53.7% | 55.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 8HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 53.7% | 58% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 24.5% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.1% | 55.1% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 27.1% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 19.5% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 45.3% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 11.6% | 4.9% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 22% | 22% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 7.2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 0.5% | 8.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 41.2% | 37.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 64.4% | 61.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 60.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 31.1% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.7% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 4.4% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denmark Hill Estate was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% lower than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Denmark Hill Estate has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 169th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 Cross Court Denmark Hill Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2025-07-04 | £383,782 |
| Flat 13 Cross Court Denmark Hill Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-02-27 | £477,213 |
| Flat 16 Cross Court Denmark Hill Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-24 | £337,423 |
| Flat 14 Cross Court Denmark Hill Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-08 | £329,309 |
| Flat 4 Cross Court Denmark Hill Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2020-03-18 | £391,250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Primary School Grove Hill Road , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Junior School Dylways , SE5 8HP | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Infants' School Dylways , Denmark Hill Estate SE5 8HP | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich High School for Boys Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,101 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 | 2,379 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,273 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 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,032 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 | 596 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 | 759 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 | 759 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | - not rated | 786 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Academy Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 1out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 437 yd | |
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 598 yd | |
| W.E.C. Refectory | Western Education Centre, Kings College Hospital | 598 yd | |
| Riverside | Hilltops House, 104 | 605 yd | |
| Tapete | 119 | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 151 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 537 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 629 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 651 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi gourmet | 80 | 437 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 533 yd | |
| Costa | Hambleden Wing, Kings College Hospital | 533 yd | |
| Costa | Ruskin Wing, Kings College Hospital | 595 yd | |
| Baguette & Co | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 604 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 886 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 160 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 334 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 452 yd |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 538 yd |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Charter School Sports Centre RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Jags Sports Club RED POST HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 1,038 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.