Perry Rise is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2QX 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 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2QL, SE23 2QH, SE23 2QN, SE23 2QG, SE23 2RT, SE23 2LS, SE23 2RU, SE23 2QP, SE23 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 2QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.6% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE23 2QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 51.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 40.5% | 61.5% | 21.0% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 26.2% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2QX this area, 9.3% 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 66%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.3% | 66% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 32.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 76.5% | 78.2% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 83% | 81.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 5.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 80.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0.4% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perry Rise was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% higher than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Perry Rise has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 274th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-11-04 | £1,430,707 |
| 1A Perry Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-08-23 | £600,992 |
| 23 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2022-09-16 | £429,078 |
| 21 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-07-31 | £312,137 |
| 13 Perry Rise, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2019-11-18 | £1,449,354 |
SE23 2QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 2QX 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,333 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 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 3out of 4 | 649 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 | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,066 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 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 246 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School 4 Recreation Road , Sydenham SE26 4ST | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 274 yd | |
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 402 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 442 yd | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 458 yd | |
| Perry Hill Pub | 78-80 Perry Hill, London | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 45 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 687 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 907 yd | |
| The Alfred | 178 Sydenham Road, London | 938 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&J Caribbean Takeaway | 337 Sydenham Road, London | 660 yd | |
| Wing Lee | 295 Sydenham Road, London | 736 yd | |
| Caribbean Bites | 293 Sydenham Road, London | 736 yd | |
| Barakah | 299 Sydenham Road, London | 736 yd | |
| Dumplings Thai and Sushi | 289 Sydenham Road, London | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 668 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 239 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 421 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 442 yd | |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 950 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 | 1,012 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.