Farren Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2EA 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 Farren Road, London, SE23 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2EB, SE23 2DZ, SE23 2ED, SE23 2JJ, SE23 2EE, SE23 2DU, SE23 2DE, SE23 2DP, SE23 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.1% | 54.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 45.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 54.3% | 55.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.2% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 6.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 11.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 57.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 66.9% | 67.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 78.1% | 72.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 12.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 72.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20.7% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farren Road was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Farren Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 96th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58B Farren Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-11-29 | £593,687 |
| 40 Farren Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-11-25 | £492,015 |
| The First Floor Flat At 52 Farren Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-05-06 | £486,449 |
| 56B Farren Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-07 | £501,950 |
| Ground Floor Flat 52A Farren Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-18 | £486,799 |
SE23 2EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
SE23 2EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 5,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 865 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 | 2out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,698 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 | 4,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,447 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,947 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 587 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Cafe & Bistro | 193E-G Perry Vale, Forest Hill | 334 yd | |
| Xcelerate Gyms | 1-9 Sunderland Road, Forest Hill | 509 yd | |
| Junction876 | Junction876 Ltd, 195 Stanstead Road | 538 yd | |
| Junction876 Ltd | 195 Stanstead Road, Catford | 538 yd | |
| Pizzarte | Ground Floor Unit, 1-3 Brockley Rise | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 528 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 572 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 596 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 692 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Fried Chicken | Morley's Fried Chicken 5 Westbourne Terrace, Perry Vale | 535 yd | |
| Big Mammas Pizza and Chicken | Mammas Pizza, 131 Stanstead Road | 545 yd | |
| Kick N Munch | Rear Of 15 To 17, Perry Vale | 574 yd | |
| D & D | Ground Floor Unit, 6 Perry Vale | 574 yd | |
| Wingstop | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 848 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 850 yd | |
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 823 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 871 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 884 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 991 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 | 175 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.