Dacres Estate is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2XL 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 Dacres Estate, London, SE23 2XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2XJ, SE23 2BN, SE23 2XW, SE23 2XX, SE23 2BW, SE23 2BL, SE23 2PD, SE23 2XH, SE23 2PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2XL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 57.3% | 10.4% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 53.1% | 42.7% | -10.4% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 2XL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.5% 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 | 47.1% | 53.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 28.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 51.3% | 47.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.8% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.6% | 15.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 20% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 37.8% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% 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 | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 16% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 15.0% |
| Other Black | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 35.4% | 36.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -44.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 67.1% | 64.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 8.2% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 65.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.4% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 5.9% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 0.8% | -17.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacres Estate was 152.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.5% higher than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dacres Estate has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 226th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Ashleigh Point Dacres Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,245 | 2024-03-04 | £286,380 |
| Flat 23 Ashleigh Point Dacres Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-03-30 | £229,020 |
| Flat 17 Ashleigh Point Dacres Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-21 | £272,799 |
| Flat 35 Ashleigh Point Dacres Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-12-02 | £189,082 |
| Flat 10 Ashleigh Point Dacres Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-03-30 | £251,855 |
SE23 2XL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 2XL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE23 2XL 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Champion Road , Sydenham SE26 4HH | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 129 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,263 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 | 2,740 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,442 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 | 752 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 754 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 | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown & Green Cafe | Mayow Park, Mayow Road | 323 yd | |
| A I P Alliance Partnership | St Michaels Church Of England Primary School, Champion Road | 503 yd | |
| Forest Cafe & Bistro | 193E-G Perry Vale, Forest Hill | 597 yd | |
| Chef's Delight | 69 Sydenham Road, London | 635 yd | |
| Blackbird Bakery Limited | Ground Floor Unit, 109 Sydenham Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 505 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 657 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 657 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 657 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 635 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 635 yd | |
| Gurkha's | 67 Sydenham Road, London | 635 yd | |
| Morleys South East | Ground Floor Unit, 95 Sydenham Road | 647 yd | |
| Sydenham Kebab | Sydenham Kebab House, 137 Sydenham Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 708 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 708 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 735 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 758 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 78 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 190 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 630 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 758 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 826 yd | |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 873 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.