George Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 6HW is located in the Rushey 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 George Lane, London, SE13 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 6HZ, SE6 2AT, SE13 6HP, SE13 6HX, SE6 2AS, SE13 6SA, SE13 6RG, SE6 2AU, SE6 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE13 6HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 43.5% | 51.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 32.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.8% | 47.9% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 48.8% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 15.0% |
| Other | 13.4% | 5.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.3% | 17.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 16.4% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 36.4% | 39.6% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 8.2% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 58.7% | 54.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 12.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 54.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 3.2% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 7.9% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Lane was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.1% lower than the Hither Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
George Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Hither Green and the 364th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152A George Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-12-08 | £514,029 |
| 122B George Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-06-09 | £412,941 |
| Flat C 112 George Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-03-27 | £226,186 |
| 140 George Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,500 | 2024-11-07 | £529,500 |
| 154 George Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-09-06 | £512,019 |
SE13 6HW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SE13 6HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,672 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 | 3,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,098 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 | 419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ennersdale Primary School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5JA | - not rated | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,050 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 | 614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,721 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,700 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree School 363-365 Lewisham High Street , Lewisham SE13 6NZ | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 604 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hither Green Baptist Church | Street Record, Theodore Road | 215 yd | |
| Saka Maka | 226 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 279 yd | |
| Found Hope | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 295 yd | |
| Good to Go | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 295 yd | |
| Mountsfield Park Cafe | The Lodge Mountsfield Park, Stainton Road | 341 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 276 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 740 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 758 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 846 yd | |
| The Fox & Firkin | Flat Fox And Firkin, 316 Lewisham High Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 192 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 272 yd | |
| Frying Squad | 194 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 272 yd | |
| Malai Thai | 230 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 279 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 108 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 352 yd | |
| Thiru | 110 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 287 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 534 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 943 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 312 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 43.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.