Ryecroft Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 6EZ is located in the Hither Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryecroft Road, London, SE13 6EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 6PT, SE13 6PN, SE13 6DW, SE13 6PR, SE13 6PS, SE13 6QF, SE13 6QT, SE13 6DR, SE13 6PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE13 6EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 50.9% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 56.2% | 49.1% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.8% 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 | 68.5% | 61.8% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 23.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 26.1% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 52.9% | 47.7% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 37.8% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.3% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 20.8% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 47.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 10.9% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Other Black | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 9.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 44.4% | 45% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 53.8% | 61.4% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 3.7% | -12.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 61.8% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 18.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.9% | 5.9% | -14.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 7.1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryecroft Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryecroft Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 186th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ryecroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-10-31 | £145,801 |
| Flat A 10 Ryecroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £546,000 | 2024-01-16 | £590,838 |
| 12 Ryecroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2021-03-16 | £802,112 |
| 35 Ryecroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-06-26 | £630,199 |
| 19 Ryecroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-12-17 | £620,234 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Other | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,909 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 | 1,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Baker | 38-40 Campshill Road, Hither Green | 167 yd | |
| Cafe Green Ltd | 65 Ennersdale Road, Hither Green | 313 yd | |
| Good Hope Cafe | Unit C, 261 Lewisham High Street | 428 yd | |
| Hither Green Baptist Church | Street Record, Theodore Road | 493 yd | |
| Hither Green Railway Club | 19 Beacon Road, Hither Green | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox & Firkin | Flat Fox And Firkin, 316 Lewisham High Street | 480 yd | |
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 550 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 562 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 615 yd | |
| The Watch House | 198-204 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Jiang Chinese Restaurant | 7 Ryecroft Road, Hither Green | 2 yd | |
| Pizza Americanos | Sam Roosters, Pizza Americanos, SE Super Grill, 114 Hither Green Lane | 171 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 108 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 270 yd | |
| Thiru | 110 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 270 yd | |
| La Pizzoteca Uk Ltd | 134 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 518 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 644 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 744 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 603 yd | |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 139.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.