Cuthill Walk is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8SH 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 Cuthill Walk, London, SE5 8SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8SU, SE5 8SX, SE5 8SJ, SE5 8ST, SE5 8AD, SE5 8SG, SE5 8SP, SE5 8SY, SE5 8SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 8SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 54.7% | 51.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 32.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 15.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 58.4% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 10% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 67.6% | 56.5% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, 53.5% 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% | 53.5% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 11.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 54.1% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 28% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 3% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuthill Walk was 189.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.2% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cuthill Walk has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 247th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cuthill Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £616,000 | 2025-02-14 | £623,437 |
| 3 Cuthill Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-06-09 | £573,368 |
| 11 Cuthill Walk, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-11-12 | £524,870 |
| 12 Cuthill Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2018-10-05 | £649,134 |
| 12 Cuthill Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2015-07-06 | £575,053 |
SE5 8SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,190 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 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 2,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 2,664 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 | 4out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,217 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 | 3,332 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,475 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,073 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 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 532 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 800 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove lane deli | 4a | 138 yd | |
| The crooked well | The Crooked Well, 16 | 143 yd | |
| Theo's | 2-4 | 145 yd | |
| The beauvert | 43 | 182 yd | |
| The vineyard | 3 | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 188 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 208 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 230 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 230 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parseh | 51 | 188 yd | |
| Delly's caribbean cuisine | 73 | 191 yd | |
| Chicken express | 53 | 191 yd | |
| Loaded wraps awesome eggstop | 59 | 191 yd | |
| The pantry by st giles | 62 | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 217 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 270 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 485 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 632 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 640 yd | |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 675 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 715 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 817 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 1,022 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.