Carholme Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2HS 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 Carholme Road, London, SE23 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2HT, SE23 2HR, SE6 4NR, SE23 2AD, SE23 2HU, SE23 2AS, SE23 1DE, SE23 2AE, SE6 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2HS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 56.1% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 43.9% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 2HS, 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 | 46.5% | 52% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 33.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 57.5% | 51.6% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 34% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2HS this area, 7.9% 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 59.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 7.9% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 4.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 59.1% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 25.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 5.8% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 63.7% | 70.3% | 6.6% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 79.7% | 75.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 75.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 18.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1.6% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carholme Road was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carholme Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 76th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12B Carholme Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2025-03-10 | £560,577 |
| 28B Carholme Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-30 | £295,681 |
| Ground Floor Flat At 6 Carholme Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-06-28 | £426,384 |
| Upper Flat 6 Carholme Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £534,000 | 2023-05-17 | £564,359 |
| 44 Carholme Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,093,600 | 2022-12-02 | £1,135,703 |
SE23 2HS 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,129 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,572 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 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 934 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 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,741 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 | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 794 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,159 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 | 197 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 197 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 281 yd | |
| Kings Church | Catford Hill, London | 287 yd | |
| The Honor Oak | 1 St Germans Road, London | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 190 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 903 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 903 yd | |
| Orange Buffalo | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 924 yd | |
| The Catford Bridge Tavern | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Morley | 307 Stanstead Road, Catford | 197 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | 297 Stanstead Road, Catford | 197 yd | |
| Metro's | 337 Stanstead Road, Catford | 223 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 281 yd | |
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 227 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 611 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 834 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.