Fifield Path is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2AY 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 Fifield Path, London, SE23 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2LL, SE23 2LJ, SE23 2AX, SE23 2LQ, SE23 2XB, SE23 2BE, SE23 2NG, SE23 2NP, SE23 2NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 2AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 SE23 2AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 44.8% | 52% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 27.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 15.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 7.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 46.1% | 22.6% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 14.3% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.2% | 14.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 13.7% |
| Other Black | 8.7% | 1.9% | -6.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 1.5% | -5.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 38.7% | 50.8% | 12.1% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 62.5% | 65.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 65.7% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 29.1% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 0.4% | -8.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 0% | -24.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifield Path was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fifield Path has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 161st lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Fifield Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2025-10-01 | £420,456 |
| 5 Fifield Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-10-26 | £460,901 |
| 15 Fifield Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-06-04 | £392,439 |
| 15 Fifield Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-01-17 | £292,138 |
| 13 Fifield Path, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-13 | £423,116 |
SE23 2AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 5,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,923 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,001 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 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,328 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 365 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Carolina | Unit 1, Forest Hill Industrial Estate | 308 yd | |
| Sushi Garden - London | 103 Dartmouth Road, London | 403 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 439 yd | |
| Maharajah Indian Cuisine | 49A Dartmouth Road, London | 451 yd | |
| Smoddy Sharp of London Ltd | 33 Dartmouth Road, London | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 465 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 469 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 469 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 477 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 403 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 403 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 469 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 717 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 851 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 1,021 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 1,042 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 604 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 683 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 852 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.