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 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Larkwood Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 66th lowest crime rate of 826 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.
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 29 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-11-27 | £310,326 |
| Flat 69 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-09-05 | £345,630 |
| Flat 19 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-04-23 | £425,476 |
| Flat 12 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-03-28 | £415,806 |
| Flat 14 Centenary Heights Larkwood Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2025-02-21 | £325,973 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Larkwood Avenue, London, SE10 8GE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 94 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Larkwood Avenue, London, SE10 8GE has low surface water flood risk.
94 of 94 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
| 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 | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,869 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 | 178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | - not rated | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Junior School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,756 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 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 952 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 161 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 10 St John's Vale , SE8 4EW | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 259 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.