Kenbury Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9BU is located in the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenbury Street, London, SE5 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9PY, SE5 9BS, SE5 9PZ, SE5 9PU, SE5 9PX, SE5 9BT, SE5 9EJ, SE5 9EL, SE5 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE5 9BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47% | 50.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 45.8% | 68.9% | 23.1% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 15.5% | -16.5% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 | 43% | 55.4% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 27.7% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 10.6% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 41.3% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 13.8% | 6.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 39.4% | 20.0% | 2.5% | 36.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 14.9% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Other Black | 10% | 2.2% | -7.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 33.3% | 28.3% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -53.1% |
| Other | 13.3% | 6.5% | -6.8% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 55.2% | 54.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 14.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 21.2% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 54.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 41.7% | 41.0% | 9.8% | 31.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 1.5% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28% | 0.3% | -27.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 21.7% | 0.3% | 21.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenbury Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 17 Kenbury Mansions Kenbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-06-28 | £555,699 |
| Flat 18 Kenbury Mansions Kenbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-03-08 | £559,760 |
| Flat 14 Kenbury Mansions Kenbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2022-09-16 | £551,373 |
| Flat 15 Kenbury Mansions Kenbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-12-13 | £458,589 |
| Flat 17 Kenbury Mansions Kenbury Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-11-15 | £489,012 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 9BU 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 1,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,850 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 | 2,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,717 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 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School 85 Angell Road , Brixton SW9 7HH | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Herne Hill Road , SE24 0AY | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Primary School Grove Lane , SE5 8SN | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,824 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,284 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 | 3,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,455 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 | 3,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 598 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 | 643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnies Cafe | 104 Coldharbour Lane, London | 53 yd | |
| Casa Mofongo | 171 Coldharbour Lane, London | 336 yd | |
| Different Taste | 120 Denmark Hill, London | 385 yd | |
| Nando's | 88 Denmark Hill, London | 385 yd | |
| Latin house | 4 | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 172 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 212 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 516 yd | |
| The bear | 296a | 658 yd | |
| The tiger | 18 | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asya Fish Bar And Kebabs | 108 Coldharbour Lane, London | 34 yd | |
| Meli-melo by yummyflo | Shop, 16 | 364 yd | |
| Jil fresh | Shop, 16 | 364 yd | |
| Costa | Ruskin Wing, Kings College Hospital | 381 yd | |
| Tasty House | 118 Denmark Hill, London | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 34 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group Food | 201 Coldharbour Lane, London | 473 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 548 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 624 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 240 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 280 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Ruskin Park RUSKIN PARK RUSKIN PARK DENMARK HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 688 yd | |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 839 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,066 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.