Mcdowall Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE5 9JS is located in the Camberwell Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Camberwell and Peckham. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mcdowall Road, London, SE5 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9LB, SE5 9LD, SE5 9QR, SE5 9JL, SE5 9QT, SE5 9AZ, SE5 9JP, SE5 9QS, SE5 9HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE5 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 9JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.8% 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 | 68% | 70.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 32.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.7% | 14% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 13.5% | -5.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 50.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| White | 56.8% | 42.3% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 12.5% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 64.4% | 55.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 14.9% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 13.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.1% | 55.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 24.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mcdowall Road was 340.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% higher than the Camberwell Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mcdowall Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Camberwell Green and the 99th highest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.0%.

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 30 Myatts Field Court, 18 Mcdowall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-04 | £345,557 |
| Flat 3 Myatts Field Court, 18 Mcdowall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-10-29 | £314,267 |
| Flat 27 Myatts Field Court, 18 Mcdowall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-09-28 | £379,771 |
| Flat 30 Myatts Field Court, 18 Mcdowall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-20 | £352,644 |
| Flat 17 Myatts Field Court, 18 Mcdowall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-05-10 | £309,006 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 9JS 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 | 104 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Other | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 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 | 2,108 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 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,756 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 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loughborough Primary School Minet Road , Brixton SW9 7UA | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Divine Church of England Primary School Warham Street , Camberwell New Road SE5 0SX | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Gabriel's College Langton Road , SW9 6UL | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Platanos College Clapham Road , SW9 0AL | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Tenison's School 55 Kennington Oval , SE11 5SR | 1out of 4 | 1,561 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 | 2,841 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 | 2,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,524 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 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhoenixPlace Redcar Street , SE5 0NA | - not rated | 525 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arco Academy Camberwell Leisure Centre , Artichoke Place SE5 8TS | - not rated | 793 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 | 877 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 | 923 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cat Cafe | Myatts Fields, Cormont Road | 367 yd | |
| Brunchies | 1 | 385 yd | |
| Cakes on the corner | 332b | 412 yd | |
| Costa | 52-54 | 435 yd | |
| La caribena | 319 | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 262 yd | |
| The bear | 296a | 326 yd | |
| Old dispensary | 325 | 364 yd | |
| The joiners arms | Joiners Arms, 35 | 501 yd | |
| The Sun Of Camberwell | 61 - 63 Coldharbour Lane, London | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Fish Bar | 123 Denmark Road, London | 51 yd | |
| Ds Kitchens | Arch 1, Block G | 162 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Clubroom Samuel Lewis Trust Estate | 233 yd | |
| Lif juiz | The Kingdom Church, 93 | 238 yd | |
| Akwaaba kitchen | 344 | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 316-322 | 353 yd | |
| The co-operative food | 28-32 | 435 yd | |
| Budgens | 112 - 114 Coldharbour Lane, London | 476 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Butterfly Walk | 519 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 189 yd |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 298 yd | |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 339 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 354 yd |
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 411 yd | |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 676 yd | |
| Camberwell Leisure Centre CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE ARTICHOKE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Marcus Lipton Youth Hub MINET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 700 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.