Grove Lane is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8SY is located in the Camberwell Green 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 Grove Lane, London, SE5 8SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8SX, SE5 8QU, SE5 8QS, SE5 8TR, SE5 8SU, SE5 8FB, SE5 8QZ, SE5 7BW, SE5 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 8SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 50.6% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 55.1% | 49.4% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 8SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 59.2% | 59.5% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 23.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -20.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 53.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 31.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 11% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 49% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 16.9% | 4.1% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 3.8% | -6.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 16.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 9.7% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| White | 45.8% | 38.2% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 13.5% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, just 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.2% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 12.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 19% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 17.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 37.4% | 46.2% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 27.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 9.7% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 5.7% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 11.6% | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 4.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Lane was 832.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 369.0% higher than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 22nd highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 312.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2A Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,500 | 2023-10-27 | £426,357 |
| Flat C 8 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-04-03 | £382,692 |
| Flat A 14 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-09-06 | £478,078 |
| Flat C 8 Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2018-12-14 | £332,500 |
| Flat 2 2A Grove Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-11-25 | £421,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Children & Family Centre Tower Mill Road , Off Coleman Road SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 | 2,419 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 | 2,543 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 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary School Picton Street , Camberwell SE5 7QH | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 837 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 | 426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Academy Trafalgar Street , SE17 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,088 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 | 3,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 4,127 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 | 2,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,400 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 | 165 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 | 499 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 | 675 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spa School Camberwell 150 Southampton Way , SE5 7EW | - not rated | 692 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The crooked well | The Crooked Well, 16 | 0 yd | |
| Theo's | 2-4 | 2 yd | |
| Grove lane deli | 4a | 9 yd | |
| Fm mangal | Ground Floor And Part First Fl, 54 | 73 yd | |
| Forza win | Angels And Gypsies, 29-33 | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermits cave | 28 | 86 yd | |
| Good neighbour | 21 | 90 yd | |
| The camberwell arms | The Castle, 65 | 102 yd | |
| Stormbird | 25 | 102 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco sourdough pizza | 53 | 100 yd | |
| Bolu kebab restaurant | 7 | 102 yd | |
| Falafel & chawarma | 27 | 104 yd | |
| Kentucky fried chicken | 35 | 104 yd | |
| Morley's | 56 | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 153 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 238 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 404 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 507 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 183 yd |
| Brunswick Park St. Giles Road | tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Brunswick Park Primary School PICTON STREET | 535 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 857 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 960 yd | |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 965 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 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 | 69.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.6% |
| 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.