Crofton Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8LZ is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crofton Road, London, SE5 8LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8NA, SE5 8QH, SE5 8QQ, SE5 8NF, SE15 5NZ, SE15 5AL, SE15 5AJ, SE15 5AN, SE15 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.2% | 51.1% | -9.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 39.8% | 48.9% | 9.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% 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 | 55.8% | 66.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 21.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.3% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.2% | 57.7% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 23.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -10.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8LZ this area, 9.4% 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 64.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 64.5% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 30.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 5.3% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 61.8% | 68.7% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 78.5% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 79.1% | 6.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 14.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 1.8% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofton Road was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crofton Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 289th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,068,224 |
| 119B Crofton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-03-23 | £488,554 |
| 109 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-03-18 | £1,266,242 |
| 77 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,083,000 | 2020-05-28 | £1,127,227 |
| 131A Crofton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,500 | 2020-04-14 | £540,020 |
SE5 8LZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,245 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 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Peckam Road , SE5 8UH | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | - not rated | 534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Park School Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 4,005 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 | 2,865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 95 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camberwell College of Arts 45-65 Peckham Road , SE5 8UF | - not rated | 464 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 948 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza hut | 35 | 237 yd | |
| Nandine | 82 | 291 yd | |
| Foodie cuisine | 40 | 400 yd | |
| Culture lebanese | 42 | 400 yd | |
| Change please | Unit 5 Print Village, 58 | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince albert | Prince Albert, 111 | 555 yd | |
| Peckham liberal club | 24 | 581 yd | |
| The sourcing table | 184 | 600 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 629 yd | |
| Brick brewery | Railway Arch 209 | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 476 yd | |
| Codfellas | 125 | 573 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 10 | 578 yd | |
| New lotus king | 176 | 600 yd | |
| Little deli foxey yard food | 17 | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 468 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 639 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 749 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 805 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 3 The Aylesham Centre | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 473 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 525 yd | |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 578 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,053 yd |
| Los Angeles Gym & Aerobics Centre (Closed) Rye Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.