Bousfield Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 5TR 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 Bousfield Road, London, SE14 5TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 5TP, SE14 5TU, SE14 5LU, SE14 5TT, SE14 5LX, SE14 5LS, SE14 5TW, SE14 5LT, SE15 2JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE14 5TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 50.8% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 56% | 49.2% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.5% 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 | 55.7% | 58.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 25.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 44.9% | 58.8% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 29.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 8.2% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 6.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 62.5% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 75% | 75.1% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 78.2% | 82.5% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 81.9% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 12.9% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 0.4% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bousfield Road was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bousfield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 150th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Bousfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,077,000 | 2024-08-21 | £1,124,985 |
| 26 Bousfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-02-17 | £1,143,271 |
| 66 Bousfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2022-06-29 | £1,061,566 |
| 50B Bousfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-02-02 | £549,532 |
| 50A Bousfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-04-02 | £594,228 |
SE14 5TR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 2,277 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 | 2,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollydale Primary School Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2AR | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmund Waller Primary School Waller Road , SE14 5LY | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kender Primary School Kender Street , New Cross SE14 5JA | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Donne Primary School Woods Road , SE15 2SW | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Peckham 112 Peckham Road , SE15 5DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,433 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 | 2,699 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Garden School 41 Bellenden Road , SE15 5BB | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Station Cafe | Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road | 142 yd | |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road | 204 yd | |
| Telegraph Hill Centre | Telegraph Hill Centre Group, Kitto Road | 354 yd | |
| Tonio's kitchen | 45 | 486 yd | |
| Jerkiz caribbean cuisine | 100 | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Earl of Derby | Earl Of Derby, 87 Dennetts Road | 217 yd | |
| The golden anchor | 16 | 223 yd | |
| St. thomas the apostle church (licensed bar) | 81 | 603 yd | |
| Man of kent | 2 | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace chinese | 22 | 262 yd | |
| Two sisters | 4 | 262 yd | |
| King valley fried chicken | 56 | 335 yd | |
| Silver fish bar | 50 | 335 yd | |
| Dinner for One Hundred | Telegraph Hill Community Centre, Kitto Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 86-96 | 582 yd | |
| Nisa nunhead express | 2 | 723 yd | |
| Tesco | 151-155 | 848 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 973 yd | |
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 306 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 445 yd |
| Buchan Tenants And Residents Association Hall BUCHAN ROAD | 507 yd | |
| St Thomas The Apostle College HOLLYDALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| British Barbell RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 RAILWAY ARCHES 100-101 STATION PASSAGE | health and fitness suite | 1,013 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 | 188.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.