Perry Rise is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2QU 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 Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4HB, SE23 2QT, SE6 4HD, SE26 4AH, SE26 4DD, SE26 4AY, SE26 4AQ, SE23 2RR, SE26 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 54.3% | 54.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.7% | 45.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 2QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 37% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.4% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 54.8% | 17.0% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 29.7% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.3% | 13.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.1% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 41.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 14% | 14.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 13.5% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 57.1% | 50% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 72.4% | 71% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.5% | 71% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.7% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 1% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perry Rise was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perry Rise has the 7th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 227th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-08 | £462,719 |
| 93 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-10-31 | £586,263 |
| 119 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £668,588 | 2024-09-20 | £679,024 |
| 119 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2024-09-20 | £550,854 |
| 119 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,025 | 2024-09-20 | £639,727 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,205 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 | 150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School 208 Sydenham Road , SE26 5SE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 767 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 | 553 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,258 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 | 4,812 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,964 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 | 2,368 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 73 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 78 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 85 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 111 yd | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 295 yd | |
| Oze Sushi | 335 Sydenham Road, London | 359 yd | |
| My Front Room | 341 Sydenham Road, London | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 358 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 374 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 572 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 744 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&J Caribbean Takeaway | 337 Sydenham Road, London | 359 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 485 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 485 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 485 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 492 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 664 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 818 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 97 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 146 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 499 yd | |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 668 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 | 690 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 844 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.5% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.