Hither Green Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 6QE 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 Hither Green Lane, London, SE13 6QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 6HU, SE13 6RP, SE13 6RW, SE13 6RZ, SE13 6RR, SE13 6QB, SE13 6QA, SE13 6AE, SE13 6SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE13 6QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.6% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.4% | -5.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 6QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 59% | 50.5% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 31.2% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.6% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 48.8% | 57.2% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.8% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 11.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 63.5% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.5% | 58.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 70.9% | 60.5% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 16% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 60.3% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 3.8% | -12.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hither Green Lane was 274.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% higher than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hither Green Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 80th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187B Hither Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-06-29 | £395,452 |
| 185A Hither Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,500 | 2022-10-28 | £366,527 |
| 187C Hither Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2021-08-06 | £441,505 |
| 187A Hither Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-10-16 | £381,241 |
| 187C Hither Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-07-26 | £448,614 |
SE13 6QE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,650 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 | 3,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 4out of 4 | 381 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community 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 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,011 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Green Ltd | 65 Ennersdale Road, Hither Green | 161 yd | |
| Hither Green Railway Club | 19 Beacon Road, Hither Green | 170 yd | |
| Hither Green Baptist Church | Street Record, Theodore Road | 170 yd | |
| Found Hope | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 225 yd | |
| Good to Go | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 213 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 760 yd | |
| The Fox & Firkin | Flat Fox And Firkin, 316 Lewisham High Street | 772 yd | |
| Dirty South ( Bar only) | Dirty South, 162 Lee High Road | 809 yd | |
| Dirty South | 162 Lee High Road, London | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 108 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 79 yd | |
| Thiru | 110 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 79 yd | |
| La Pizzoteca Uk Ltd | 134 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 79 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 192 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 118 yd | |
| Frying Squad | 194 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 181 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 576 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 979 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 117 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 669 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 905 yd | |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 952 yd |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.