Larkwood Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE10 8GE is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larkwood Avenue, London, SE10 8GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 8DT, SE10 8DU, SE10 8FN, SE10 8FP, SE10 8DS, SE10 8DY, SE10 8GF, SE10 8DX, SE10 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE10 8GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 55.8% | 52.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 44.2% | 47.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 SE10 8GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.3% 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 | 60.7% | 62.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 24.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 24% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 52.7% | 56.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 32.3% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SE10 8GE this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 67.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 9% | -23.0% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 8.4% | -12.9% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 67.1% | 54.8% | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Other | 13.9% | 0% | -13.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 23% | 6.4% | -16.6% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 5.3% | -9.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 32.7% | 52.9% | 20.2% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 44.8% | 51.3% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 14.7% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 22.4% | 10.5% | -11.9% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.7% | 4.7% | -8.0% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.6% | 50.8% | 7.2% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 23.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.2% | 7.8% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 6.2% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larkwood Avenue was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.0% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larkwood Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 177th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 19 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-04-23 | £440,000 |
| Flat 12 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-28 | £436,287 |
| Flat 14 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2025-02-21 | £338,376 |
| Flat 18 Bugle House Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-10-25 | £489,403 |
| Flat 16 Bugle House Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-09-20 | £436,712 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 4out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 965 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,962 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUAGGY CAFE | 1 Copperwood Place, London | 77 yd | |
| Quaggy Over 60'S Lunch Club | Quaggy over 60s Lunch Club, 1 Copperwood Place | 77 yd | |
| Hot Pot Cafe | 13 Lewisham Road | 168 yd | |
| Yummy Fingers | 25 Plumbridge Street | 183 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 110C Blackheath Road | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon, 2 Blackheath Hill | 198 yd | |
| The Graduate | The Graduate, 107 - 109 Blackheath Road | 247 yd | |
| Guildford Arms | Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove | 366 yd | |
| Ashburnham Arms | Ashburnham Arms, 25 Ashburnham Grove | 538 yd | |
| The Morden Arms | Morden Arms, 1 Brand Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fish | 33 Lewisham Road | 134 yd | |
| Uncle Sam | 31 Lewisham Road | 138 yd | |
| Happy Sushi | 25 Lewisham Road | 148 yd | |
| G Bless Bakery | 25 Plumbridge Street | 183 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 13 Blackheath Hill | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 514 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 30 Blackheath Road | 616 yd | |
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 679 yd | |
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 780 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 735 yd | |
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 772 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Prendergast Vale ELMIRA STREET | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.