Wynell Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2LN 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 Wynell Road, London, SE23 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2LP, SE23 2XE, SE23 2XR, SE23 2LR, SE23 2JD, SE23 2XD, SE23 2XG, SE23 2XQ, SE23 2QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 52.4% | 54.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 29.1% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 47.4% | -8.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 44.3% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.3% | 17% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 16.0% |
| Other Black | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 60.1% | 56.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
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 | 75.5% | 72.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 72.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 0% | -15.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wynell Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wynell Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 268th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15D Wynell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-11-27 | £307,243 |
| 20B Wynell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-31 | £515,606 |
| 15D Wynell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-04-26 | £307,727 |
| 19 Wynell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,030,500 | 2023-12-20 | £1,129,153 |
| Flat 2 6 Wynell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-05 | £303,633 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,316 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 | 360 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cator Park School Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,374 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,013 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 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 176 yd | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 596 yd | |
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 644 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina | Unit 1, Forest Hill Industrial Estate | 670 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 207 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 767 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 822 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 822 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 785 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 785 yd | |
| Kick N Munch | Rear Of 15 To 17, Perry Vale | 818 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | Morley's Fried Chicken 5 Westbourne Terrace, Perry Vale | 819 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 865 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 350 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 405 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 477 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 580 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 690 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 847 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 870 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,001 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.