Inglemere Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2BE 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 Inglemere Road, London, SE23 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2BH, SE23 2BQ, SE23 2BJ, SE23 2AX, SE23 2XB, SE23 2AY, SE23 2LL, SE23 2NS, SE23 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 2BE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.7% | 47.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.2% 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 | 58.3% | 63.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 25.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 25.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.1% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 53% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 16.1% | -15.1% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 11.8% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 36.6% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 11.4% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Other Black | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 68% | 63.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 63.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 23.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 0.6% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inglemere Road was 165.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.8% higher than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Inglemere Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 199th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 26 Inglemere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2024-05-24 | £459,048 |
| Flat 3 26 Inglemere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-21 | £269,850 |
| Flat 4 26 Inglemere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2021-09-23 | £340,998 |
| Flat 7 26 Inglemere Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-03 | £361,100 |
| Oakdene Inglemere Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2020-08-27 | £1,095,110 |
SE23 2BE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 14% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Unemployed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,197 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 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 818 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 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,826 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 | 5,130 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 | 2,587 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,445 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,130 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,317 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 | 502 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 385 yd | |
| Sushi Garden - London | 103 Dartmouth Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 472 yd | |
| Forest Cafe & Bistro | 193E-G Perry Vale, Forest Hill | 505 yd | |
| Maharajah Indian Cuisine | 49A Dartmouth Road, London | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 545 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 545 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 556 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 561 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 450 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 789 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 801 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 951 yd | |
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 483 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 526 yd | |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 824 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.9% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.