Paxton Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2QH 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 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paxton Road, London, SE23 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2QG, SE23 2QN, SE23 2LS, SE23 2QX, SE23 2QJ, SE23 2QL, SE23 2QR, SE23 2QP, SE23 2QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 2QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 57% | 51.5% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 31.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 52.3% | 50.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 6.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 53.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 18% | 13.3% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 59.5% | 60.4% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 67.6% | 70.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 70.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 17.9% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.7% | -15.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paxton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Perry Vale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Paxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-10-30 | £310,975 |
| 125 Paxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2024-03-28 | £320,223 |
| 114 Paxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-11-17 | £284,104 |
| 82 Paxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-02-03 | £250,341 |
| 88 Paxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-09-09 | £283,160 |
SE23 2QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 739 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 | 2out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,983 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 | 2,323 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,230 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,705 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 | 294 yd | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 416 yd | |
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 422 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 457 yd | |
| Perry Hill Pub | 78-80 Perry Hill, London | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 62 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 684 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 888 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 914 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&J Caribbean Takeaway | 337 Sydenham Road, London | 643 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 702 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 702 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 702 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 741 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 781 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 255 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 347 yd | |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 469 yd | |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| The Bridge Leisure Centre THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.