Vestry Mews is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8NS 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 Vestry Mews, London, SE5 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8NR, SE5 8QL, SE5 8NZ, SE5 8NY, SE5 8QW, SE5 8NX, SE5 8PA, SE5 8PB, SE5 8UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 8NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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% | 56% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 44% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
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 8NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 60% | 58.4% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 22.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 48.9% | 55.5% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 51.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 20.9% | 18.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 12.9% | 8.6% | -4.3% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 37.3% | 37.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 10.4% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 66.2% | 60.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 60.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 29.7% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 2.8% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 1.5% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.2% | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vestry Mews was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Camberwell Green average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Vestry Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2026-02-24 | £345,000 |
| 40 Vestry Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-28 | £426,818 |
| 21 Vestry Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2025-01-24 | £995,005 |
| 25 Vestry Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-12-06 | £347,420 |
| 15 Vestry Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2023-01-06 | £884,660 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 8NS 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,492 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 | 2,685 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 | 2,704 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 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Junior School Peckam Road , SE5 8UH | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Infant School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community 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 | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,622 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 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 5,245 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 | 289 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 298 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey limited | Camberwell School Of Arts | 131 yd | |
| Brewbird cafe | 29 | 173 yd | |
| The london particular | The London Particular, 31 | 186 yd | |
| Nandine | 82 | 268 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Camberwell School Of Arts And Crafts, 61-65 | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 451 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 451 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 534 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 571 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The pantry by st giles | 62 | 365 yd | |
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 365 yd | |
| Morley's | 56 | 373 yd | |
| Patty island | 40 | 373 yd | |
| Pollo | 2 | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 369 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 651 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 726 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 314 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 699 yd | |
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 769 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 878 yd | |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 906 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 1,003 yd | |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 1,044 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 | 61.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.0% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.