Elsinore Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2SH 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 Elsinore Road, London, SE23 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2AB, SE23 2SL, SE23 2SS, SE23 2AA, SE23 2AJ, SE23 2ST, SE23 1DB, SE23 2SJ, SE23 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.5% | 53.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 2SH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% 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 | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 54.8% | 58.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 7.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 2SH this area, 9.4% 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 59.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 8.4% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 59.9% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 26.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.7% 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 | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 10% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 13.1% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 56.8% | 57.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -23.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 71.2% | 76.1% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 69.7% | 75.9% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 2.5% | -4.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 0% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elsinore Road was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elsinore Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 70th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 47 Elsinore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £536,000 | 2025-01-24 | £545,431 |
| 55B Elsinore Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2024-04-08 | £10,901 |
| 5A Elsinore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2024-01-22 | £393,892 |
| 47B Elsinore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2023-09-29 | £470,532 |
| 27 Elsinore Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-05-02 | £517,858 |
SE23 2SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 2SH 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,465 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 | 5,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 5,199 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 657 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 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,007 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 | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,337 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzarte | Ground Floor Unit, 1-3 Brockley Rise | 333 yd | |
| Junction876 | Junction876 Ltd, 195 Stanstead Road | 337 yd | |
| Junction876 Ltd | 195 Stanstead Road, Catford | 337 yd | |
| The Honor Oak | 1 St Germans Road, London | 370 yd | |
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 417 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 643 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 703 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 703 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Morley | 307 Stanstead Road, Catford | 413 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | 297 Stanstead Road, Catford | 413 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 47 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 476 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 57 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 476 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 1,032 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.