Crofton Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8NB 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 Crofton Road, London, SE5 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8ND, SE5 8NN, SE5 8LX, SE5 8LY, SE5 8QF, SE5 8QJ, SE5 8PX, SE5 8NE, SE5 8GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% 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 | 55.3% | 57.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 23.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 43.4% | 52.7% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 31.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 14.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 54.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 9% | 1.5% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 62.6% | 58.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 67.5% | 68% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 68% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 22.6% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 3.3% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofton Road was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Crofton Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 121st lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2025-05-30 | £866,099 |
| 26 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-08-01 | £1,488,024 |
| 20B Crofton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-22 | £663,269 |
| Flat A 56 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-05-10 | £479,384 |
| 52 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,507,000 | 2023-11-02 | £1,510,038 |
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Other | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,651 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 | 2,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Peckam Road , SE5 8UH | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | - not rated | 298 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 566 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 | 449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , East Dulwich SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,574 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 | 3,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,803 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 | 2,722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 173 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodie cuisine | 40 | 122 yd | |
| Culture lebanese | 42 | 122 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Camberwell School Of Arts And Crafts, 61-65 | 171 yd | |
| South london louie | 65 | 197 yd | |
| The london particular | The London Particular, 31 | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hope | 3 | 694 yd | |
| Tola | 56 | 699 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 718 yd | |
| Peckham liberal club | 24 | 724 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 198 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 10 | 566 yd | |
| Little deli foxey yard food | 17 | 577 yd | |
| Delta express pizza | 9 | 594 yd | |
| Hong kong garden | 19 | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 193 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 712 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 755 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Petrol Station The | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 475 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 583 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 902 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.9% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.