Embleton Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 7DQ is located in the Ladywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Embleton Road, London, SE13 7DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 7DG, SE13 7AW, SE13 7JJ, SE13 7AP, SE13 7JR, SE13 7AF, SE13 7AD, SE13 7JL, SE13 7AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE13 7DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 49.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 50.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 39.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.1% | 57.9% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.4% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SE13 7DQ this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 67.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 5.2% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.2% | 67.9% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 34.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 73.1% | 78% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 82.1% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 81.7% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 10.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 1.6% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Embleton Road was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Embleton Road has the lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 A 109 Embleton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £652,750 | 2024-05-30 | £685,684 |
| 77 Embleton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2023-09-01 | £948,551 |
| 109 Embleton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-01-30 | £712,125 |
| Flat A 99 Embleton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2022-07-15 | £371,563 |
| 91 Embleton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2021-12-13 | £1,037,892 |
SE13 7DQ 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.
SE13 7DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| 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 | 1,654 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 | 2,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,746 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,929 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 | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordonbrock Primary School Amyruth Road , London SE4 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,212 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 | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community 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 | 1,442 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 | 553 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 2,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Cafe | 251 Algernon Road, Ladywell | 285 yd | |
| Rumbles | 259 Algernon Road, Ladywell | 285 yd | |
| The Larder | 71 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 403 yd | |
| Ladywell Tandoori | 81 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 403 yd | |
| Le Delice | 38 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Tavern | 80 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 451 yd | |
| The Fox & Firkin | Flat Fox And Firkin, 316 Lewisham High Street | 501 yd | |
| The Watch House | 198-204 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 544 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 608 yd | |
| Suttons Radio | The Market Tavern, 139-141 Lewisham High Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourable Fried Chicken | 222 Algernon Road, Ladywell | 285 yd | |
| Metro Fried Chicken | 85 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 403 yd | |
| Ladywell Kebab Steak House | 109 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 403 yd | |
| Mai Hong | MAI HONG, 105 Ladywell Road | 408 yd | |
| The Posh Fish Shop by VF | 52 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 636 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 640 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 717 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 1,015 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Prendergast Vale ELMIRA STREET | artificial grass pitch | 523 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 701 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 903 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.5% |
| 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 | 7.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.