Montem Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 1SJ 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 Montem Road, London, SE23 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 1SH, SE23 1SW, SE23 1RW, SE6 4UW, SE23 1RR, SE23 1SL, SE6 4UT, SE23 1SP, SE23 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 1SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 1SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 43.5% | 44.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 38.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92%) 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 | 54.5% | 61% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 6.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 1SJ this area, 9.3% 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 58.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 8.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 58.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 24.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.6% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 4.6% | -10.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 54.2% | 70.4% | 16.2% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 61.2% | 65.7% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 3.7% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 65.7% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 22% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 1.2% | -19.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montem Road was 6.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Montem Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 13th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 A 46 Montem Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-02-17 | £299,313 |
| 60 Montem Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £659,999 | 2024-07-26 | £681,606 |
| Flat A 44 Montem Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-09-28 | £168,642 |
| 60 Montem Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2022-10-26 | £447,920 |
| 64 Montem Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £572,000 | 2022-09-29 | £588,973 |
SE23 1SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,052 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 | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,440 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 | 3,512 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 | 982 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 650 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 791 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 348 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 348 yd | |
| The Honor Oak | 1 St Germans Road, London | 389 yd | |
| Le Querce Restaurant | 66 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 447 yd | |
| Big Plate Cafe | 64 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 358 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 437 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 560 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 560 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Morley | 307 Stanstead Road, Catford | 348 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | 297 Stanstead Road, Catford | 348 yd | |
| JHAKAAS | 78 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 454 yd | |
| Sun Do | 92 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 454 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 100 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 516 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 878 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 612 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 957 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.