Shell Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE13 7TW 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 Shell Road, London, SE13 7TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 7TU, SE13 7TT, SE13 7TN, SE13 7TJ, SE13 7TS, SE13 7TL, SE13 7TR, SE13 7TX, SE13 7TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE13 7TW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.3% | 54.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 7TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 58.7% | 64.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 23.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 58.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around SE13 7TW 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 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 3.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 15.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 63.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 61.1% | 61.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 70% | 69.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 11.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 69.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.1% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 5.8% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shell Road was 69.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shell Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Brockley and the 291st lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 7 Shell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-09-19 | £649,637 |
| Ground Floor Maisonette 3 Shell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,500 | 2025-01-06 | £356,923 |
| 26 Shell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,266,000 | 2024-09-27 | £1,313,119 |
| 23 Shell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-07-19 | £1,241,841 |
| 34 Shell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-10-28 | £449,552 |
SE13 7TW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE13 7TW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,811 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 | 1,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Primary School Ashmead Road , SE8 4DX | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Albyn Road , Deptford SE8 4ED | - not rated | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Gardens Primary School Thornville Street , SE8 4QB | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 498 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,274 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 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 10 St John's Vale , SE8 4EW | - not rated | 536 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shepherd's Community School 71 Tressillian Road , Brockley SE4 1YA | - not rated | 612 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Curry King | 22-24 Loampit Hill, Lewisham | 164 yd | |
| Everest Curry King | 22-24 Loampit Hill, Lewisham | 164 yd | |
| Yummy Mummy | Triple One, 111 Loampit Vale | 198 yd | |
| Middleton | 63 Loampit Hill, Lewisham | 286 yd | |
| Vanilla's Coffee | 157 Brookbank Road, Ladywell | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, 120 Loampit Vale | 243 yd | |
| The Talbot | 2 Tyrwhitt Road, London | 301 yd | |
| Brookmill Pub | The Brookmill Pub, 65 Cranbrook Road | 687 yd | |
| 88 Lounge Ltd | Ground Floor Unit, 199-201 Lewisham Way | 780 yd | |
| The Bridge House | Anchor, 165 Lewisham Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet1ne Cuisine | 2 Loampit Hill, Lewisham | 160 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | Ground Floor Unit 2, 20 Loampit Hill | 166 yd | |
| Morleys F C | Morley's Fried Chicken, 6 Loampit Hill | 187 yd | |
| Rock and Sole Plaice Lewisham | 159 Brookbank Road, Ladywell | 350 yd | |
| Wraps & Wings Limited | 145 Brookmill Road, London | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 455 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 651 yd | |
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 881 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Lewisham) LOAMPIT VALE | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Prendergast Vale ELMIRA STREET | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.