Chilton Grove is in London and in Southwark district. SE8 5ED is located in the Rotherhithe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chilton Grove, London, SE8 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE16 1AA, SE8 5EB, SE8 5EA, SE8 5DY, SE16 2LS, SE8 5DX, SE8 5DS, SE8 5DJ, SE8 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE8 5ED has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.8% of the population 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 | 59.5% | 56.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | 5.8% |
| Male | 40.5% | 43.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | -5.8% |
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 SE8 5ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 40.2% | 50% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.6% | 29% | 7.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 25.1% | 7.9% | -17.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 41.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 SE8 5ED this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.2% | 28.5% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 12.9% | 4.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 32.4% | 19.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 24.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 21.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 60.3% | 43.6% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 73.2% | 63.2% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 62.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 31.6% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0.3% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chilton Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rotherhithe 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. 99% 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 Empingham House Chilton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-02-23 | £414,265 |
| Flat 2 Empingham House Chilton Grove, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-11-24 | £331,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Park Primary School Evelyn Street , SE8 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rotherhithe Primary School 61 Hawkstone Road , SE16 2PE | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twin Oaks Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gomm Road , Lower Road SE16 2TY | - not rated | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , SE16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Lidgett School Drummond Road , SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,922 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 163 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon's College Timber Pond Road , Rotherhithe SE16 6AT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bermondsey School Albion Street , Rotherhithe CIVIC Centre SE16 7BS | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori corner | 5 | 111 yd | |
| Enginar eatery ltd | 21 | 111 yd | |
| Fk good burgers ltd | 206 | 128 yd | |
| Ikigai japanese and korean cuisine | 220 | 138 yd | |
| Proper pizza london ltd t/a the pizza room london | 235-237 | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farriers arms | 214 | 128 yd | |
| Surrey docks | 185 | 264 yd | |
| Surdoc social club ltd | 16-19 | 339 yd | |
| The yellow house | 126 | 402 yd | |
| Whelan's free house | 11 | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's pitta | 5 | 111 yd | |
| Pizza hut | 19 | 111 yd | |
| Bellucci | 27 | 111 yd | |
| Passage to india | 7 | 111 yd | |
| Real china | 218 | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coop | Unit N, Cannon Wharf | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre | 573 yd | |
| Costcutters | 173-181 | 823 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 30-32 | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Docks Watersports Centre ROPE STREET | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Southwark Park Sports Centre THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM THE SOUTHWARK PARK ATHLETICS TRACK AND GYM HAWKSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Southwark Park Gomm Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Seven Islands Leisure Centre LOWER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Millwall Fc (The Den) THE NEW DEN THE NEW DEN ZAMPA ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Millwall Lions Centre BOLINA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| The Dockland Settlements Community Centre SALTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 12.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 12.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.