Calais Street is in London and in Lambeth district. SE5 9LP is located in the Myatt's Fields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calais Street, London, SE5 9LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE5 9LN, SE5 9JQ, SE5 9LS, SE5 9LH, SE5 9LR, SE5 9RQ, SW9 6UB, SW9 6UT, SW9 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE5 9LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 9LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% 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 | 64.2% | 63.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 25.3% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 53.3% | 60.1% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 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.
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 61.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 10.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 61.3% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 27.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 6.5% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 62.2% | 58% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 61.6% | 64% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.7% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 64% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 14.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 11.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calais Street was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Kennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calais Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Kennington and the 327th lowest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 Calais Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2026-01-15 | £1,597,639 |
| 9 Calais Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2025-11-12 | £1,022,876 |
| 20 Calais Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,420,000 | 2025-05-09 | £1,462,941 |
| 18 Calais Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-12-04 | £1,242,455 |
| 14 Calais Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2023-05-04 | £1,476,494 |
SE5 9LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE5 9LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE5 9LP 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 | 126 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Primary SW9 Cancell Road , North Brixton SW9 6HN | 3out of 4 | 466 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 | 498 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comber Grove School Comber Grove , Camberwell SE5 0LQ | - not rated | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infants School Pitman Street , Camberwell SE5 0TS | 3out of 4 | 592 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 | 133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School Camberwell New Road , SE5 0RP | - not rated | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | - not rated | 444 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark All Saints Academy 140 Wyndham Road , Camberwell SE5 0UB | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,677 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 | 2,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Edward Brooke Refugee Centre Co Charles Edward Brooke CofE School Langton Street , SW9 6UL | - not rated | 117 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| PhoenixPlace 7a Badsworth Road , SE5 0JG | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highshore School 135 Farmers Road , Camberwell SE5 0TW | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Sixth Form Centre Wyndham Road , SE5 0UD | - not rated | 567 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| One World Pre-School 62a Vassall Road , Brixton SW9 6HY | - not rated | 570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cat Cafe | Myatts Fields, Cormont Road | 62 yd | |
| In Your Face | Lothian Christian Centre, 81 Lothian Road | 159 yd | |
| Lovelygloworm cafe | 227 | 330 yd | |
| New dewaniam | 225a | 331 yd | |
| Family cafe | 175 | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon arms | 225 | 331 yd | |
| The Golden Goose | 146 - 148 Camberwell New Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Old dispensary | 325 | 479 yd | |
| The bear | 296a | 487 yd | |
| Rubix | Students Bar, Union House | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Fish Bar | 123 Denmark Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Ds Kitchens | Arch 1, Block G | 295 yd | |
| Golden dragon | 217 | 386 yd | |
| Papadom fried chicken (pfc) | 219 | 386 yd | |
| Royal kebab | 171 | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The co-operative food | 177-183 | 386 yd | |
| Tesco | 316-322 | 535 yd | |
| Ar camberwell supermarket | 244-246 | 652 yd | |
| Wyndham supermarket | Unit A Gwen Morris House | 667 yd | |
| Budgens camberwell road | 240 | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels College LANGTON ROAD | 137 yd | |
| Myatts Fields Park Myatt's Fields Park Project Myatt's Fields Park Project | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| Saint Johns The Divine FREDERICK CRESCENT | 377 yd | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD | 396 yd | |
| Flaxman Sports Centre CAREW STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 433 yd |
| St Michael And All Angels C Of E Academy (Closed) Wyndham Road | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Ark All Saints Academy WYNDHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Harry Caddick Community Hall THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE THE HARRY CADDICK COMMUNITY CENTRE LILFORD ROAD | 532 yd | |
| Eythorne Park Cowley Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Durand Academy (Mostyn Site) Cowley Road | swimming pool | 652 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 | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.8% |
| 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.