Vancouver Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2AJ is located in the Perry Vale 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 Vancouver Road, London, SE23 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2AH, SE23 2SL, SE23 2SH, SE23 2SS, SE23 2SQ, SE23 2ST, SE23 2AB, SE23 2HA, SE23 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 47.6% | 55% | 7.4% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 52.4% | 45% | -7.4% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 2AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 49.8% | 46.2% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 40.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 47.3% | 55.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.7% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2AJ this area, 8.9% 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 62.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 8.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 62.3% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 28.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 63.2% | 64.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 79.5% | 79.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 78.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.3% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vancouver Road was 107.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vancouver Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 365th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 Tennyson House Vancouver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2023-02-02 | £591,951 |
| 82 Vancouver Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2021-09-14 | £1,572,757 |
| 68A Vancouver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2020-08-21 | £481,340 |
| Flat A Tennyson House Vancouver Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,600 | 2020-03-30 | £567,378 |
| 66 Vancouver Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,080,000 | 2016-10-14 | £1,344,568 |
SE23 2AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,557 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 | 5,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 708 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 | 1,088 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,130 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 | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,468 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarte | Ground Floor Unit, 1-3 Brockley Rise | 398 yd | |
| Junction876 | Junction876 Ltd, 195 Stanstead Road | 399 yd | |
| Junction876 Ltd | 195 Stanstead Road, Catford | 399 yd | |
| The Honor Oak | 1 St Germans Road, London | 470 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 533 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 639 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 742 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 785 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 511 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 522 yd | |
| Fantastic Morley | 307 Stanstead Road, Catford | 531 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | 297 Stanstead Road, Catford | 531 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 47 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 911 yd | |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,010 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 1,012 yd | |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.