Old Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 5SR 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 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 5SX, SE12 8QQ, SE12 8QH, SE13 5SU, SE12 8QW, SE13 5FB, SE13 5PJ, SE12 8QN, SE13 5SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 5SR, 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 | 54.6% | 53.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 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 5SR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 54% | 53.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 50.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 53.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.7% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.4% | -3.3% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 71.2% | 66.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 63.1% | 55.8% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 23.2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 56% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 20.1% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 5.7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% higher than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Lee Green and the 345th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 52 Old Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-11-30 | £292,145 |
| Flat 1 52 Old Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-12-01 | £294,127 |
| 44 Old Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2020-06-18 | £587,019 |
| 36 Old Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,150,000 | 2019-12-20 | £4,542,744 |
| Flat 3 52 Old Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-12 | £250,975 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,507 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 | 188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 97 yd | |
| Panas Gurkha Restaurant & Sushi | Panas Gurkha Restaurant, 318 Lee High Road | 97 yd | |
| Red chillie the Chillies | Red Chillie the chillies, 219 Lee High Road | 128 yd | |
| Funky Buddha | 221 Lee High Road, London | 141 yd | |
| Halcyon Books | 266-268 Lee High Road, London | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 287 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 415 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 429 yd | |
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 598 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Kitchen | 274B Lee High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Rowdy Burgers and Desserts | 316 Lee High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Taste of Tennessee | 276 Lee High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Krenora Ltd | 280 Lee High Road, London | 110 yd | |
| Oriental Aroma | 169 Lee High Road, London | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 407 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 477 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 351 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 376 yd | |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 740 yd | |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 897 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 972 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.