Ashworth Close is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8SS is located in the St Giles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashworth Close, London, SE5 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8AA, SE5 8AG, SE5 8SQ, SE5 8RX, SE5 9NR, SE5 8SG, SE5 8RS, SE5 8AB, SE5 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 8SS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.8% | 47.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 8SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.8% 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 | 50.2% | 60.8% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 28% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) 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 | 52.6% | 57.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.2% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 54.5% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 57.2% | 53.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 63.6% | 64.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 5.7% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 65% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 18.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.2% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashworth Close was 283.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.2% higher than the Champion Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashworth Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Champion Hill and the 130th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ashworth Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-02-26 | £417,940 |
| 17 Ashworth Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2014-09-26 | £469,402 |
| 13 Ashworth Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2002-06-10 | £426,429 |
| 17 Ashworth Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2002-03-01 | £447,888 |
| 16 Ashworth Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1999-08-20 | £425,788 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 8SS 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 1,446 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 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,254 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 | 2,763 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 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,335 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 | 3,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,874 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 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 246 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 | 351 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 521 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 1,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Different Taste | 120 Denmark Hill, London | 82 yd | |
| Nando's | 88 Denmark Hill, London | 82 yd | |
| Momotu | 69 | 86 yd | |
| Viet cafe | 75 | 144 yd | |
| Manayu | 39 | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 224 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 299 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 326 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 390 yd | |
| Hermits cave | 28 | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House | 118 Denmark Hill, London | 82 yd | |
| Delly's caribbean cuisine | 73 | 144 yd | |
| Chicken express | 53 | 144 yd | |
| Loaded wraps awesome eggstop | 59 | 144 yd | |
| Parseh | 51 | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 335 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 346 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 559 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 595 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 690 yd | |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 897 yd | |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 976 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 1,018 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 | 175 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 282.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.