Callaghan Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5RR is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Callaghan Close, London, SE13 5RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5RS, SE13 5RT, SE13 5PF, SE13 5RU, SE13 5PL, SE13 5BH, SE13 5PE, SE13 5RP, SE13 5RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5RR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.5% | 54.4% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.6% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 5RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 52.5% | 47.3% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 32.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 15.1% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 31.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.5% | 13.2% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.9% | 55.4% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 7.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 80.8% | 66.3% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 72.2% | 65.2% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 64.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 21.1% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 7.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.2% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 2.7% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Callaghan Close was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Callaghan Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 77th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Callaghan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2021-07-01 | £257,824 |
| 25 Callaghan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2017-06-16 | £361,206 |
| 5 Callaghan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-08-15 | £329,501 |
| 19 Callaghan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2012-03-22 | £321,545 |
| 5 Callaghan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-02-06 | £266,022 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 533 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 609 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 | 913 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 2,016 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 | 608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,008 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,008 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 | 606 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,430 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 | 771 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Life | 260 Lee High Road, London | 96 yd | |
| Halcyon Books | 266-268 Lee High Road, London | 187 yd | |
| Funky Buddha | 221 Lee High Road, London | 322 yd | |
| Kingswood Hall | Kingswood Place, London | 325 yd | |
| The Darjeeling | 134 Lee High Road, London | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 290 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 294 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 331 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 680 yd | |
| Lewisham Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre The Salvation Army, Albion Way | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Flame Grill Bar | 16 Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 214 yd | |
| Wood Fire Caribbean | 1A Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road | 245 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 245 yd | |
| Imma Kandey African Restaurant | Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade | 245 yd | |
| Sisimi Taste Goodness | Sisimi Taste of Goodness, 14 Boone Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 510 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 808 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 871 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 880 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 530 yd | |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 609 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 612 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 714 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 736 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 891 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 | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 3.8% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.