Arklow Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE14 6AZ is located in the Deptford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arklow Road, London, SE14 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE14 6BY, SE14 6FB, SE14 6BS, SE14 6DY, SE14 6BN, SE14 6EQ, SE14 6JL, SE14 6EB, SE14 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE14 6AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 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 6AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.4% 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 | 55.4% | 75.4% | 20.0% | 37.9% | 37.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 18.5% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -25.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 51.4% | 62.5% | 11.1% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 29.8% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 4.4% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around SE14 6AZ this area, 4.7% 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 72.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 4.7% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 3.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 72.6% | 28.7% | 33.8% | 38.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.3% 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% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 13.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.4% | 58.3% | 17.9% | 81.4% | -23.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 53.6% 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% | 53.6% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 22.2% | 16.0% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.3% | 53.6% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 23.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 3.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arklow Road was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Deptford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arklow Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Deptford and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 38 27 Arklow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-08-22 | £498,554 |
| Flat 39 27 Arklow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-01-31 | £512,389 |
| Flat 7 27 Arklow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-11-29 | £302,309 |
| Flat 8 27 Arklow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-02-02 | £318,736 |
| Flat 24 27 Arklow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-01 | £301,974 |
SE14 6AZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 417 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 | 967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinling Gibbons Primary School Clyde Street , Deptford SE8 5LW | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childeric Primary School Childeric Road , New Cross SE14 6DG | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Drake Primary School Scawen Road , SE8 5AE | 2out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Hunsdon Road , SE14 5RD | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School St James's , New Cross SE14 6AD | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 2out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canary Wharf College 3 7 Selsdon Way , E14 9GL | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,287 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,647 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 | 2,591 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 853 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marathon Science School 1-9 Evelyn Street , Surrey Quays SE8 5RQ | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish School Lady Gomm House , 58 Hawkstone Road SE16 2PA | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly ViveLiving | Unit, 3, 82-84 Childers Street | 169 yd | |
| Flavourology | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 189 yd | |
| London Basque Kitchen Ltd | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 189 yd | |
| Ginger Jar Food | 210 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 189 yd | |
| Matchstick's Piehouse | 213 Railway Arches, Edward Street | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole Pub Kitchen | Rooms 401 B To G Forth Floor, Axo Student, 403-407 New Cross Road | 552 yd | |
| SAA - Venue Club | Venue Club, 2 Clifton Rise | 596 yd | |
| Marquis of Granby | 322 New Cross Road, London | 604 yd | |
| Sip City | Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street | 604 yd | |
| Black Horse | 195 Evelyn Street, London | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Vietnam | 244 Evelyn Street, London | 421 yd | |
| Phi LAC | 232 Evelyn Street, London | 422 yd | |
| Chicken World | 256 Evelyn Street, London | 422 yd | |
| Papa John's | 236-238 Evelyn Street, London | 422 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Fish Bar | 206 Evelyn Street, London | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor Unit | 670 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods plc | 112-114 Deptford High Street, London | 713 yd | |
| J Sainsbury PLC | Sainsbury's, Sainsbury New Cross Gate Retail Park | 723 yd | |
| Ngoc Hiep Supermarket Ltd | 86 Deptford High Street, London | 766 yd | |
| Housewives Cash and Carry | 101-103 Deptford High Street, London | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Cross Sports Arena (Closed) Arklow Road | 60 yd | |
| Deptford Green School (Closed) Amersham Vale | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Deptford Green School EDWARD STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Fordham Park 1-7 1-7 ANGUS STREET | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 789 yd | |
| Goldsmiths College GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE GOLDSMITHS COLLEGE LEWISHAM WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Deptford Park DEPTFORD PARK DEPTFORD PARK SCAWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Addey And Stanhope School NEW CROSS ROAD | 885 yd | |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Pepys Park (Closed) Grove Street | grass pitches | 909 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.