Champion Hill is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 8TH is located in the Champion Hill 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 Champion Hill, London, SE5 8TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 8TQ, SE5 8TL, SE5 8TN, SE5 8TG, SE5 8TE, SE5 8BA, SE5 8TF, SE5 8TD, SE5 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 8TH is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 44.9% | 46.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 8TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 54.5% | 62.1% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 23.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 6.8% | 3.4% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 55.6% | 61.3% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 25.6% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8TH this area, 2.8% 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 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 6.8% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.7% | 81.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 47.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.3% | 85.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 71.7% 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 | 81.3% | 71.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 71.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.5% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 25.6% | 46.2% | -20.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Champion Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Champion Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 102 Ruskin Park House Champion Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-02-07 | £375,663 |
| Flat 83 Ruskin Park House Champion Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-12-16 | £365,448 |
| Flat 61 Ruskin Park House Champion Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-09-30 | £481,121 |
| Flat 77 Ruskin Park House Champion Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-07-31 | £367,586 |
| Flat 73 Ruskin Park House Champion Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-14 | £508,172 |
SE5 8TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,576 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 | 1,785 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 | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dog Kennel Hill School Dog Kennel Hill , East Dulwich SE22 8AB | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crawford Primary School Crawford Road , SE5 9NF | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Grange Primary School Dylways , SE5 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School North Dulwich Red Post Hill , SE24 9JH | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 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 | 3,215 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Marine Society College of the Sea 200b Lambeth Road , SE1 7JY | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 4,069 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 | 3,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,167 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Sick Children's Service School Room, E3, Paediatric Neuroscience , Kings College Hospital SE5 9RS | - not rated | 255 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School 1st Floor, Mapother House, Maudsley Hospital , De Crespigny Park SE5 8AZ | 4out of 4 | 385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett School Heron Road , Herne Hill SE24 0HZ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Villa 54 Lyndhurst Grove , SE15 5AH | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapete | 119 | 277 yd | |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe | Fetal Medicine Research Instit, 16-20 | 326 yd | |
| Iss facility services | Maudsley Hospital | 377 yd | |
| The Mezz | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 385 yd | |
| W.E.C. Refectory | Western Education Centre, Kings College Hospital | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The fox on the hill | 149 | 195 yd | |
| George canning | The George Canning, 123 | 297 yd | |
| Phoenix | PHOENIX | 326 yd | |
| Dulwich hamlet fc clubhouse | Dulwich Hamlet Football Club | 640 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French tacos uk | 117a | 275 yd | |
| Fruit & flowers | Denmark Hill Railway Station | 326 yd | |
| Baguette & Co | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 385 yd | |
| Costa - Main Entrance | Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill | 385 yd | |
| Costa | Golden Jubilee Wing, Kings College Hospital | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys supermarkets ltd | 80 | 585 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 798 yd | |
| Tesco | 128 Herne Hill Road, London | 869 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 925 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Besemer Grange Tenants Hall (Closed) Blanchedowne | 488 yd | |
| Mckenzie'S Boxing EDGAR KAIL WAY | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Dulwich Health Club EDGAR KAIL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 641 yd |
| Temple Bowling And Social Club 1A 1A SUNSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 784 yd |
| Copleston Centre COPLESTON ROAD | 878 yd | |
| Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre FERNDENE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Charter School East Dulwich JARVIS ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 1,069 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 189.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.