John Woolley Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5EW is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Woolley Close, London, SE13 5EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5EA, SE13 5ET, SE13 5ED, SE13 5BH, SE13 5BW, SE13 5RP, SE13 5EF, SE13 5EE, SE13 5RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5EW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.9% 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% | 55.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 4.9% |
| Male | 49% | 44.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 32.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 38.3% | 13.0% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 46.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 27.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 16.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 24.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 50.2% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 11.3% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 8.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.1% | 53.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 75.5% | 66.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 66.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 17.8% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 8.6% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 2.7% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Woolley Close was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Woolley Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 249th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 John Woolley Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2010-11-02 | £274,471 |
| 5 John Woolley Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £53,500 | 1997-01-15 | £460,622 |
SE13 5EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Other | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,000 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,000 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 | 400 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Hall | Kingswood Place, London | 298 yd | |
| Spice of Life | 260 Lee High Road, London | 303 yd | |
| The Darjeeling | 134 Lee High Road, London | 332 yd | |
| Halcyon Books | 266-268 Lee High Road, London | 370 yd | |
| Funky Buddha | 221 Lee High Road, London | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 269 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 332 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 345 yd | |
| Lewisham Tavern | The White Horse, 1 Lee High Road | 649 yd | |
| Lewisham Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre The Salvation Army, Albion Way | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Flame Grill Bar | 16 Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 286 yd | |
| Wood Fire Caribbean | 1A Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 294 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 294 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 294 yd | |
| Sisimi Taste Goodness | Sisimi Taste of Goodness, 14 Boone Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 406 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 813 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 970 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 357 yd | |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 400 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 555 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 906 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 929 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.