Cordwell Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5QY is located in the Lee Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cordwell Road, London, SE13 5QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5RL, SE13 5QX, SE13 5RA, SE13 5RB, SE13 5LP, SE13 5QR, SE13 5RD, SE13 5LR, SE13 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5QY, 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 | 50.3% | 52.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.2% | -2.5% | 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 SE13 5QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 48.9% | 51.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 34.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.1% | 52.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 31% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 14.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 52.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.7% | 55.3% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 75.4% | 67.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 67.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 24.7% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.1% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cordwell Road was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cordwell Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 138th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Cordwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-09-30 | £404,515 |
| 54 Cordwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,251,601 | 2022-09-29 | £7,194,219 |
| 54 Cordwell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,687,723 | 2022-09-29 | £5,642,716 |
| 54 Cordwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-07-15 | £514,494 |
| 46B Cordwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,500 | 2021-06-21 | £279,871 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,247 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 | 3,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 3out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 962 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 2,032 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 | 1,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,243 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| You Don't Bring Me Flowers | 15 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 11 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd | |
| FERA | 33 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 23 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 23 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 488 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 710 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 742 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-2U | H-2-U, First Floor Flat | 228 yd | |
| H-2-U | First Floor Flat, 25 Staplehurst Road | 228 yd | |
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar | 17 Staplehurst Road, London | 231 yd | |
| Two Flame Grill Bar | 16 Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 476 yd | |
| Wood Fire Caribbean | 1A Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 684 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 776 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 807 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 874 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 456 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 571 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 578 yd | |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 804 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 1,019 yd | |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.