Allendale Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8SG is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allendale Close, London, SE5 8SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8SJ, SE5 8SQ, SE5 8RS, SE5 8SF, SE5 8SE, SE5 8AD, SE5 8SH, SE5 8SS, SE5 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 8SG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 53.4% | 57.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 54% | 58.5% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 67.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.3% | 67.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 33.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 73.6% | 56.4% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 68.1% | 55.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 11.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 14.6% | 9.2% | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 65.9% | 55.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 19.1% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.7% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 7.5% | 0.4% | 7.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 5.7% | 0.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allendale Close was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Allendale Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Champion Hill and the 228th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2025-11-14 | £840,507 |
| 44 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2025-10-20 | £364,486 |
| 13 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-09-12 | £591,104 |
| 78 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-06-13 | £666,948 |
| 29 Allendale Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-05-13 | £371,688 |
SE5 8SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8SG 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 | 188 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,093 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 | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecot Primary School Caldecot Road , Camberwell SE5 9RN | - not rated | 400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Junior School Picton Street , SE5 7QH | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,799 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 | 3,334 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,464 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maudsley and Bethlem Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 231 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 | 231 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 409 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Francis Independent School 166 Benhill Road , Camberwell SE5 7LL | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet cafe | 75 | 76 yd | |
| Manayu | 39 | 76 yd | |
| Reem lebanese restaurant | 55 | 76 yd | |
| Love walk cafe | 81 | 76 yd | |
| Caffe pronto | 61 | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 117 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 258 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 259 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 303 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delly's caribbean cuisine | 73 | 76 yd | |
| Chicken express | 53 | 76 yd | |
| Loaded wraps awesome eggstop | 59 | 76 yd | |
| Parseh | 51 | 79 yd | |
| Spice n nice bakery | 8A | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 217 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 228 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 458 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 534 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 602 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 607 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 630 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 701 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 760 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 962 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 969 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% |
| Median download speed | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.