Patience Villas is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5LH is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patience Villas, London, SE13 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5LG, SE13 5NS, SE13 5LB, SE13 5FH, SE13 5PT, SE13 5LE, SE13 5AZ, SE13 5BD, SE13 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE13 5LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 50.4% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.7% | 49.6% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.3% 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 | 58.2% | 61.3% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 23.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.2% | 34.2% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 2.7% | -8.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 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 | 47.9% | 45.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 37.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 14% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 25% | 11.1% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 18.1% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 40.5% | -3.4% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 17.5% | 0% | -17.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 56% | 51.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 54.7% | 53.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 12.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.4% | 52.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 25.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 8.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 3% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 8.9% | 0.4% | 8.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patience Villas was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blackheath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Patience Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2013-11-22 | £835,575 |
| 5 Patience Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2011-07-15 | £689,044 |
| 2 Patience Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2010-07-30 | £753,168 |
| 1 Patience Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2004-04-27 | £832,071 |
| 1 Patience Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £240,000 | 2002-05-31 | £955,489 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE13 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,647 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 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community 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 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Free schools | 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 | 372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,435 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,435 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 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 751 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,174 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 | 126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa Sambal | 25 Lee High Road, London | 34 yd | |
| Patisserie D'OR | 39 Lee High Road, London | 34 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | Unit 6, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 57 yd | |
| Tropical Cocktails Ltd | Unit 5, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 57 yd | |
| The Grand Maghreb | 66 Lee High Road, London | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisham Tavern | The White Horse, 1 Lee High Road | 141 yd | |
| Lewisham Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre The Salvation Army, Albion Way | 223 yd | |
| Suttons Radio | The Market Tavern, 139-141 Lewisham High Street | 307 yd | |
| The Love Shack | Second Floor, 100-104 Lewisham High Street | 332 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza Lewisham | 51 Lee High Road, London | 17 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Lewisham/ Monster Burgerz/ Master | 51 Lee High Road, London | 17 yd | |
| Shrooms City | Unit 1, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 57 yd | |
| ORIENTFLAME - PARMA | Unit 5, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 57 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Unit 5, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 57 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 157 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 380 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 676 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 75 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 245 yd | |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 544 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 687 yd | |
| Prendergast Vale ELMIRA STREET | artificial grass pitch | 741 yd |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 768 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.