Chamberlain Cottages is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8JD is located in the St Giles 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 Chamberlain Cottages, London, SE5 8JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8JA, SE5 8QZ, SE5 8FB, SE5 7AP, SE5 7LN, SE5 8RE, SE5 8SP, SE5 7NA, SE5 7LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 57.6% | 64.6% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 22.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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 (90.2%) 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 | 57.3% | 57.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.7% | 59% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.6% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 62.7% | 61.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 62% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 19.1% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.4% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 7.9% | 0.4% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chamberlain Cottages was 131.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chamberlain Cottages has the 15th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 359th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chamberlain Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-09-29 | £797,235 |
| 3 Chamberlain Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2009-06-30 | £638,515 |
| 4 Chamberlain Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £334,500 | 2007-03-07 | £707,432 |
| 2 Chamberlain Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2004-09-03 | £862,005 |
| 7 Chamberlain Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-05-14 | £680,822 |
SE5 8JD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8JD 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 | 205 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Other | 30 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,781 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 | 2,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Infant School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | - not rated | 594 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,135 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,465 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 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,382 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,382 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 138 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 476 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 | 476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 555 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The vineyard | 3 | 47 yd | |
| Little cellars | 75 | 65 yd | |
| Van hing | 42 | 77 yd | |
| Maloko art cafe | 60 | 77 yd | |
| We are lumberjack | 70 | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 165 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 165 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 240 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 270 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pantry by st giles | 62 | 68 yd | |
| Morley's | 56 | 77 yd | |
| Patty island | 40 | 77 yd | |
| Pollo | 2 | 112 yd | |
| Francesco's | 51-53 | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 343 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 426 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 590 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 636 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 290 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 552 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 747 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 913 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 1,025 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,058 yd |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,068 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.