Bushey Hill Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8QJ 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 Bushey Hill Road, London, SE5 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8LY, SE5 8QG, SE5 8LX, SE5 8NE, SE15 5NY, SE5 8NB, SE5 8QF, SE5 8ND, SE15 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 50.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44% | 49.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.3% 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 | 59.2% | 78.3% | 19.1% | 37.9% | 40.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 13.4% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 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 (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 | 51.2% | 52.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8QJ this area, 7% 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 65.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 65.5% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 31.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 62.3% | 63% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 65% | 60.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 60.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 10.8% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushey Hill Road was 204.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bushey Hill Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 225th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66A Bushey Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2025-03-21 | £645,242 |
| 24A Bushey Hill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-10-11 | £553,907 |
| 60 Bushey Hill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-09-03 | £920,060 |
| 88 Bushey Hill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,155,500 | 2024-07-18 | £1,169,450 |
| 64 Bushey Hill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2024-07-08 | £1,087,978 |
SE5 8QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SE5 8QJ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 8QJ 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 | 150 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Peckham Road , Camberwell SE5 8UH | 2out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Free School Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School Peckham Road , SE15 5LP | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,707 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 4,177 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4,885 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 180 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 632 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 783 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 800 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 201 yd | |
| Culture lebanese | 42 | 201 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 35 | 260 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Camberwell School Of Arts And Crafts, 61-65 | 267 yd | |
| South london louie | 65 | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peckham liberal club | 24 | 633 yd | |
| Tola | 56 | 638 yd | |
| The hope | 3 | 639 yd | |
| Prince albert | Prince Albert, 111 | 696 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | Oliver Goldsmith Primary Schoo | 277 yd | |
| Morleys fried chicken | 10 | 513 yd | |
| Little deli foxey yard food | 17 | 531 yd | |
| Delta express pizza | 9 | 546 yd | |
| Hong kong garden | 19 | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 37-41 | 269 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 3 Bellenden Road Retail | 637 yd | |
| Londis - commercial way | 97-99 | 769 yd | |
| Tesco | 191-199 | 778 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 Ground Floor, 87-95 | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Peckham PECKHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 414 yd |
| Highshore School (Closed) Bellenden Road | 509 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Peckham Pulse Healthy Living Centre MELON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Damilola Taylor Youth Centre DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE DAMILOLA TAYLOR CENTRE EAST SURREY GROVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 777 yd | |
| The Gym (Peckham Rye) 87-91 87-91 RYE LANE | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 935 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 1,007 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.