Duncombe Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 1QD is located in the Crofton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duncombe Hill, London, SE23 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 1QJ, SE23 1QY, SE23 1QB, SE23 1LP, SE23 1LW, SE23 1PZ, SE23 1SN, SE23 1LR, SE23 1PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 1QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.1% | 52.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 47.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 SE23 1QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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 | 54.3% | 56.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 29.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.8% | 56.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 29.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 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 SE23 1QD this area, 7.9% 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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 7.5% | -6.3% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 57.7% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.9% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 4.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 65.8% | 69.3% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 70.2% | 74.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.5% | 74.1% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 1.7% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duncombe Hill was 106.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Duncombe Hill has the 20th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 371st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 12 Harding Place, 42 - 44 Duncombe Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-08-09 | £493,488 |
| Flat 4 Harding Place, 42 - 44 Duncombe Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-04-17 | £494,733 |
| Flat 8 Harding Place 42-44 Duncombe Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-11-29 | £476,478 |
| Flat 9 Harding Place, 42 - 44 Duncombe Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2022-10-07 | £493,542 |
| Flat 3 Harding Place, 42 - 44 Duncombe Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-02-25 | £348,071 |
SE23 1QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,781 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 | 4,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 642 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Querce Restaurant | 66 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 173 yd | |
| Big Plate Cafe | 64 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 180 yd | |
| Babur Brasserie Indian Restaurant | Babur Restaurant, 119 Brockley Rise | 221 yd | |
| Babur Restaurant | 119 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 226 yd | |
| RISE ( Rise London Ltd) | 108 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 168 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 429 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 429 yd | |
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 630 yd | |
| Brockley Jack | the brockley jack theatre, 410 Brockley Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHAKAAS | 78 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 180 yd | |
| Sun Do | 92 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 180 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 100 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 180 yd | |
| Wilson Fish and Chips | 88 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 180 yd | |
| FS2 Mangal | 133 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 790 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 817 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 946 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 864 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,007 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.