Gilmore Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5AB is located in the Lewisham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilmore Road, London, SE13 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5PR, SE13 5PD, SE13 5AA, SE13 5NZ, SE13 5AE, SE13 5HT, SE13 5PY, SE13 5HJ, SE13 5FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5AB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.9% | 53.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 SE13 5AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 50% | 52.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 30.6% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 46.1% | 48.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 20.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 43.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 17.5% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 40.3% | 37.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 57.7% | 55.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 55.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 31.1% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 4.6% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilmore Road was 471.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.3% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gilmore Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 32nd highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75B Gilmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2025-08-07 | £410,452 |
| Flat C 109 Gilmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-01 | £273,365 |
| Flat B 109 Gilmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-13 | £278,330 |
| Flat A 73 Gilmore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-04-28 | £327,713 |
| 77 Gilmore Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-03-08 | £621,270 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,861 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 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | - not rated | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,418 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Darjeeling | 134 Lee High Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Lee More Centre | Lewisham Central Community Hub, Leemore, 29-31 Clarendon Rise | 203 yd | |
| Greater Faith Ministries | Lewisham Central Community Hub, Leemore, 29-31 Clarendon Rise | 203 yd | |
| The Grand Maghreb | 66 Lee High Road, London | 262 yd | |
| London Sivan Kovil | 4A Clarendon Rise, Hither Green | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 157 yd | |
| Lewisham Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre The Salvation Army, Albion Way | 373 yd | |
| Lewisham Tavern | The White Horse, 1 Lee High Road | 443 yd | |
| Suttons Radio | The Market Tavern, 139-141 Lewisham High Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xin Long | 160 Lee High Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Go Go Masala | 160 Lee High Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Pacific Pizza Plus | 136 Lee High Road, London | 84 yd | |
| Wood Fire Caribbean | 1A Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 178 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 179 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 469 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 970 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 1,002 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 203 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 409 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 661 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 712 yd | |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 921 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 970 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 | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| 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 | 115.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.