Area Information for Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA

Old Kent Road in Southwark is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Old Kent Road ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Peckham. This page combines information for the address Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Southwark
Ward Old Kent Road
Constituency Peckham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Old Kent Road), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA.

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Old Kent Road, Southwark, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 0
Semi-Detached 1
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 135
Flat (Converted) 9
Total 146
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Old Kent Road, Southwark, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 80% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 1
Owned with Mortgage 7
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 78
Rented: Other Social 37
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 17
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 144

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 63
Two People 17
Three People 31
Four People 14
Five People 15
Six People 4
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 63
Family Household 66
Other Household 16
Total 145

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 27
Deprived In One Dimension 50
Deprived In Two Dimensions 44
Deprived In Three Dimensions 21
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 144

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Peckham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 165
Female 183
Total 348

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 24
10-14 29
15-19 31
20-24 30
25-29 22
30-34 27
35-39 17
40-44 19
45-49 17
50-54 23
55-59 17
60-64 14
65-69 13
70-74 13
75-79 10
80-84 8
85+ 12
Total 348

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE1 5PA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 139
Married 64
Separated 10
Divorced 29
Widowed 21
Total 263

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 165
Good 98
Fair 49
Bad 23
Very Bad 12
Total 347

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 83
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20
No GCSEs or Equivalent 70
Other 13
Total 265

Ethnic Group Embed This

Old Kent Road, Southwark, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 29% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 99
Mixed Ethnicity 28
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 16
Chinese 8
Other Asian 19
Black African 96
Black Caribbean 23
Other Black/African/Caribbean 12
Arab 16
Other 29
Total 347

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Old Kent Road, Southwark, London), 57% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 196
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 52
Middle East and Asia 25
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 34
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 347

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 196
10+ Years 108
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 347

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE1 5PA.

Passport(s) Held
None 43
United Kingdom 236
European Union 45
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 3
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 61
Christian 193
Buddhist 3
Hindu 4
Jewish 2
Muslim 62
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 20
Total 345

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 55
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 15
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 37
Retired 56
Looking After Home or Family 21
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 18
Other 15
Total 264

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 16
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 7
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 107

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 9
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 33
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 10
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 38
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 57
Full-time Student 37
Total 264

Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA is within the Old Kent Road policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Old Kent Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Old Kent Road
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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Below are the details of the closest services to Southwark. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE1 5PA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest railway station is South Bermondsey, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
South Bermondsey 0.7 miles
Queens Road (Peckham) 1 mile
Surrey Quays 1.1 miles
Peckham Rye 1.1 miles
Canada Water 1.2 miles
Rotherhithe 1.3 miles
Elephant & Castle 1.4 miles
Wapping 1.4 miles
Denmark Hill 1.5 miles
London Bridge 1.5 miles
New Cross Gate 1.5 miles
Nunhead 1.5 miles
New Cross 1.7 miles
East Dulwich 1.8 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.8 miles
Shadwell 1.8 miles
Loughborough Junction 1.9 miles
London Cannon Street 1.9 miles
Deptford 2 miles
Brockley 2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest Tube station is Bermondsey, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is Phoenix Primary School, approximately 140 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Phoenix Primary School 140 yards June 2015
    
John Keats Primary School 470 yards February 2023
    
St Francis RC Primary School 750 yards March 2018
    
Bird In Bush School 840 yards July 2024
    
Angel Oak Academy 0.5 miles October 2017
    
Galleywall Primary, City of London Academy 0.5 miles May 2019
    
Surrey Square Primary School 0.6 miles December 2016
    
Boutcher Church of England Primary School 0.6 miles July 2022
    
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park 0.7 miles March 2018
    
Ilderton Primary School 0.7 miles June 2015
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is City of London Academy (Southwark), approximately 520 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
City of London Academy (Southwark) 520 yards November 2021
    
Ark Walworth Academy 710 yards January 2018
    
Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.5 miles March 2015
    
The Charter School Bermondsey 0.8 miles May 2017
    
South Bank University Academy 0.8 miles May 2017
    
Harris Academy Peckham 0.9 miles September 2015
    
St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School 1 mile November 2022
    
St Michael's Catholic College 1 mile July 2013
    
Ark Globe Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles November 2021
    
Arco Academy 1.1 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is Trafalgar Surgery, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is Lacey Dental Practice, approximately 500 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Lacey Dental Practice 500 yards
Blankendaal 690 yards
The Dental Surgery 0.6 miles
The Grange Dental Surgery 0.6 miles
Peckham Dental Clinic 0.8 miles
Bailie & Associates 0.9 miles
Tower Bridge Dental Surgery 0.9 miles
Marway & Patel 0.9 miles
South Bank Dental Care 0.9 miles
PH Dental Practice 1.1 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is Guy's Hospital, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, SE1 5PA. The nearest is Pro-Vision Opticians, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE1 5PA

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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