Woolstone Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2SG 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 Woolstone Road, London, SE23 2SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2SU, SE23 2TR, SE23 2AG, SE23 2AQ, SE6 4EW, SE23 2AF, SE23 2SE, SE6 4EP, SE6 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 2SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2SG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 46.7% | 49.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 36.2% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.5% | 59.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 26.6% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 11.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 5.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 5.7% | -11.2% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 58.7% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% |
| Other Black | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 57.5% | 56.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 69.4% | 69% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 68.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.5% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 2% | -14.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolstone Road was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woolstone Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Woolstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-31 | £558,041 |
| Flat 1 28 Woolstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-28 | £370,336 |
| Flat 5 10 Woolstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-03-19 | £360,190 |
| Flat 6 Linden Dean Court, 12 Woolstone Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-09-16 | £330,073 |
| 50 Woolstone Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,260,550 | 2023-01-16 | £1,322,317 |
SE23 2SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE23 2SG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,791 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 | 5,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 682 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 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,580 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 | 4,050 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 | 1,542 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 838 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 257 yd | |
| Perry Hill Pub | 78-80 Perry Hill, London | 409 yd | |
| Kings Church | Catford Hill, London | 437 yd | |
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 518 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 513 yd | |
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 724 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 939 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 1,039 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 230 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 257 yd | |
| Cherry Take Away House | 57 Perry Hill, London | 284 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaways | 49 Perry Hill, London | 284 yd | |
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 367 yd | |
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 532 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 800 yd | |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 841 yd | |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,088 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 | 88.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.3% |
| 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 | 11.6% |
| Median download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.