Dacres Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 2XW 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 Road, London, SE23 2XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 2XX, SE23 2XL, SE23 2BN, SE23 2BL, SE23 2BW, SE23 2XJ, SE23 2PA, SE23 2BG, SE23 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 2XW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 49% | 51.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 29.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 10.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 46.3% | 14.8% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.4% | 9.9% | -8.5% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 52.3% | 55.7% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 71% | 64.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 65.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 22.2% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 2.4% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 1.5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacres Road was 251.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 252.2% higher than the Perry Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dacres Road has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Perry Vale and the 92nd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Dacres Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-08-15 | £641,209 |
| 107 Dacres Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2014-08-07 | £553,644 |
| 107 Dacres Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2009-09-29 | £642,701 |
| 97 Dacres Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2007-06-19 | £650,112 |
| 95 Dacres Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2006-05-16 | £366,020 |
SE23 2XW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 4,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 5,416 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 | 406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 690 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 | 176 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 4,618 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 | 5,251 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 | 2,722 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 5,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,432 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 | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,389 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 | 568 yd | |
| Forest Cafe & Bistro | 193E-G Perry Vale, Forest Hill | 576 yd | |
| Chef's Delight | 69 Sydenham Road, London | 682 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina | Unit 1, Forest Hill Industrial Estate | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 515 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 719 yd | |
| FOUR Kitchen | 121 Sydenham Road, London | 719 yd | |
| Poodle Club Ltd | 167 Sydenham Road, London | 719 yd | |
| The Golden Lion PH Ltd | 116 Sydenham Road, London | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebabish | Ground Floor Unit, 107 Sydenham Road | 682 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor Unit, 83 Sydenham Road | 682 yd | |
| Gurkha's | 67 Sydenham Road, London | 682 yd | |
| Morleys South East | Ground Floor Unit, 95 Sydenham Road | 699 yd | |
| Patty Palace Sydenham Ltd | 27 Sydenham Road, London | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costsaver Supermarket | 38-40 Sydenham Road, London | 746 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 Sydenham Road, London | 746 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 766 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 768 yd | |
| Lidl UK Gmbh | Lidl, 106-112 Sydenham Road | 795 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 62 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 195 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 254 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 669 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 837 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 872 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.