Nightingale Grove is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 6HE 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 Nightingale Grove, London, SE13 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 6ER, SE13 6DZ, SE13 6EB, SE13 6EN, SE13 6EL, SE13 6ED, SE13 6EJ, SE13 6EW, SE13 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 6HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 46.6% | 54.5% | 7.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 45.5% | -7.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 6HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.7% 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 | 52.7% | 54.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 28.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 8.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.5% | 51.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.3% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 13% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.4% | 10.2% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 1.3% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| White | 49.7% | 47.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 62.4% | 67% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 7% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.5% | 66.6% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 19.6% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.8% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Grove was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Hither Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightingale Grove has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Hither Green and the 197th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Nightingale Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2025-03-28 | £672,800 |
| 49 Nightingale Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-11-01 | £709,478 |
| 41 Nightingale Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-11-24 | £719,549 |
| 47 Nightingale Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £681,000 | 2021-06-04 | £782,190 |
| 41 Nightingale Grove, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2018-04-23 | £814,137 |
SE13 6HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,168 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 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 2,027 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 | 1,446 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,455 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 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 851 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo & Moe | 60 Springbank Road, Hither Green | 170 yd | |
| Sapore Vero | 19 Staplehurst Road, London | 203 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 14-16 Staplehurst Road, London | 209 yd | |
| You Don't Bring Me Flowers | 15 Staplehurst Road, London | 215 yd | |
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 11 Staplehurst Road, London | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 339 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 835 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 910 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Fish Bar | 17 Staplehurst Road, London | 215 yd | |
| H-2U | H-2-U, First Floor Flat | 220 yd | |
| H-2-U | First Floor Flat, 25 Staplehurst Road | 220 yd | |
| Malai Thai | 230 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 341 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 192 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 442 yd | |
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 736 yd |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 829 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 834 yd | |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,015 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 1,062 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.