Patterson Road is in London and in Bromley district. SE19 2LF is located in the Crystal Palace & Anerley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patterson Road, London, SE19 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE19 2LE, SE19 2LJ, SE19 2LG, SE19 2LB, SE19 2LD, SE19 2LQ, SE19 2LA, SE19 2TJ, SE19 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE19 2LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 SE19 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 47.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.7% | 29.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 49.5% | 57.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 8.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 60.8% | 19.7% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.8% | 5.5% | -5.3% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 65.5% | 69.3% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 73.5% | 75.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 75.4% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 13.5% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 0.6% | -18.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patterson Road was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the Crystal Palace & Anerley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patterson Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crystal Palace & Anerley and the 262nd highest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 106.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Patterson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2023-02-10 | £925,015 |
| 64 Patterson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-05-18 | £914,435 |
| 56 Patterson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,300 | 2017-09-28 | £1,040,177 |
| 62 Patterson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £842,000 | 2017-04-13 | £1,061,108 |
| 58 Patterson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2006-07-21 | £725,333 |
SE19 2LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton Primary School Woodland Road , SE19 1PA | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockmount Primary School Chevening Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3ST | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Primary School Upper Beulah Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 3LG | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cypress Primary School Cypress Road , SE25 4AU | 2out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest 101 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1BY | - not rated | 862 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Hermitage Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3QN | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School ST MARY'S LODGE , 149 CENTRAL HILL SE19 1RT | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pantry Cafe | 6 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 203 yd | |
| Four Boroughs | 10 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 203 yd | |
| Palazzo | 3 - 7 Church Road, Anerley | 216 yd | |
| True Heart Coffee - Cadence Cycling Performance | 2A Anerley Hill, Anerley | 227 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 78 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma | 95 Church Road, Anerley | 164 yd | |
| Cocktail Embassy | 76 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 236 yd | |
| The White Hart | 96 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 238 yd | |
| Westow House | 79 Westow Hill, London | 270 yd | |
| Royal Albert | The Royal Albert Public House, 42 Westow Hill | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let's Eat Sushi | 62 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 195 yd | |
| Shanghai Wok | 72 Church Road, Upper Norwood | 195 yd | |
| Palace Kebab | 86 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 236 yd | |
| Spinach | 69 - 71 Westow Hill, London | 269 yd | |
| Malaki's Cakes Bread & Pastries | 38 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 64 Westow Street, Upper Norwood | 327 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 72 - 78 Anerley Road, Penge | 390 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 19-21 Westow Hill, London | 411 yd | |
| The Cooperative Food | 15-17 Central Hill, Upper Norwood | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre Westow Street | 285 yd | |
| Twenty First Century Gymnasium (Closed) Westow Hill | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Harris City Academy (Crystal Palace) Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 757 yd |
| Crystal Palace National Sports Centre CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE CRYSTAL PALACE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE LEDRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| James Dixon Primary School WILLIAM BOOTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 326.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.