Musgrove Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5PW is located in the Telegraph Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Musgrove Road, London, SE14 5PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5PP, SE14 5NT, SE14 5PN, SE14 5NS, SE14 5SA, SE14 5NU, SE14 5NR, SE14 5NX, SE14 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE14 5PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 50.5% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.5% | 49.5% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 SE14 5PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.7% 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 | 66.4% | 64.7% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 26.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.4% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 4.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 53.6% | 63.8% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 15.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 25.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SE14 5PW this area, 6.9% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 6.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.8% | 7.9% | -10.9% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 73.9% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 70% | 74.2% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 68.9% | 69.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 14.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 3.7% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 69.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 14.9% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.5% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Musgrove Road was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Musgrove Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 370th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 1 34 Musgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-08-12 | £633,743 |
| 8 Musgrove Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,485,000 | 2021-09-16 | £1,620,425 |
| 30 Musgrove Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2020-10-19 | £1,202,183 |
| Flat 1 34 Musgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2018-07-13 | £569,685 |
| 16 Musgrove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £709,500 | 2018-04-03 | £770,970 |
SE14 5PW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE14 5PW 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 | 180 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,761 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 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,819 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 | 2,434 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 719 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treasure House (London) CIC The Livesey , 682 Old Kent Road SE15 1JF | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayer's Fine Foods Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 158 yd | |
| Season Venues Ltd | New Cross Bus Garage, 208 New Cross Road | 158 yd | |
| New X Coffee | 259 New Cross Road, London | 275 yd | |
| Cafe Boulangerie | Ground Floor Unit, 258 New Cross Road | 308 yd | |
| Rocoto Pepper | 181 New Cross Road, London | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Inn | 272 New Cross Road, London | 267 yd | |
| New Cross Inn | 323 New Cross Road, London | 526 yd | |
| Five Bells | 155 New Cross Road, London | 540 yd | |
| New Cross House | 316 New Cross Road, London | 597 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours | 265F New Cross Road, London | 268 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 264 New Cross Road, London | 294 yd | |
| Fovea- Apulian Street Food | 161 New Cross Road, London | 374 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 183 New Cross Road, London | 375 yd | |
| American Bites Ltd | 393 Queens Road, London | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 587 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 707 yd | |
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 1,067 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 665 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH MONSON ROAD | 793 yd | |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.