Overview of SE23 3AA

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Tyson Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3AA is located in the Forest Hill 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 Tyson Road, London, SE23 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3AD, SE23 3AB, SE23 3NA, SE23 3AE, SE23 3NB, SE23 3TE, SE23 3AF, SE23 3SH, SE23 3TA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female56.1%48.8%-7.3% 51.0% -2.2%
Male43.9%51.2%7.3% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single51.2%55.5%4.3% 37.9% 17.6%
Married: Opposite sex33%30.6%-2.4% 44.2% -13.6%
Married: Same sex0.5%1.3%0.8% 0.3% 1.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.6%1.6% 0.1% 1.5%
Separated4.7%1.3%-3.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced7.9%7.4%-0.5% 9.1% -1.7%
Widowed2.8%1.6%-1.2% 6.1% -4.5%

Health

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 (92.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59.4%60.3%0.9% 48.4% 11.9%
Good health27.7%31.8%4.1% 33.6% -1.8%
Fair health6.8%7.4%0.6% 12.7% -5.3%
Bad health5%0.5%-4.5% 4.0% -3.5%
Very bad health1.1%0%-1.1% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3AA this area, 7.7% 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 67.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7%7.7%0.7% 18.2% -10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 5.1%4.8%-0.3% 9.6% -4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels6%7.4%1.4% 13.4% -6.0%
Apprenticeship2.3%0.3%-2.0% 5.3% -5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.3%10.6%1.3% 16.9% -6.3%
Degree or Similar59.5%67.4%7.9% 33.8% 33.6%
Other10.7%1.6%-9.1% 2.8% -1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.3%0.3% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.7% 1.4%
Indian2.5%1.9%-0.6% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani0.7%0.8%0.1% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian2.2%0.8%-1.4% 1.6% -0.8%
Black African10.1%4.2%-5.9% 2.5% 1.7%
Black Caribbean6.5%4.8%-1.7% 1.0% 3.8%
Other Black5%2.1%-2.9% 0.5% 1.6%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%2.4%1.0% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and African0%1.1%1.1% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%1.3%0.6% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other1.4%3.2%1.8% 0.8% 2.4%
White68.3%70.9%2.6% 81.4% -10.5%
Other0.4%4.2%3.8% 1.6% 2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 68.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.7%68.9%-4.8% 83.2% -14.3%
European Union7.2%12.9%5.7% 6.1% 6.8%
Rest of Europe1.1%1.6%0.5% 0.8% 0.8%
Africa7.2%3.7%-3.5% 2.7% 1.0%
Middle East and Asia5.8%4.7%-1.1% 5.6% -0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean4%6.8%2.8% 1.3% 5.5%
Oceania1.1%1.1%0.0% 0.3% 0.8%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK71.6%68.9%-2.7% 83.2% -14.3%
10+ Years2.5%17.9%15.4% 9.8% 8.1%
5-10 Years1.4%7.1%5.7% 2.9% 4.2%
2-5 Years11.2%3.4%-7.8% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years13.3%2.6%-10.7% 1.9% 0.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.3% 76.7% -1.4%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
France0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Germany1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries3.4% 1.5% 1.9%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa1% 0.3% 0.7%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
North America and the Caribbean1.8% 0.3% 1.5%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held2.4% 13.5% -11.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.7% 37.2% 11.5%
Christian34.7% 46.2% -11.5%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim2.4% 6.5% -4.1%
Sikh0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Other religion0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Not answered11.3% 6.0% 5.3%

Safety

Is Tyson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tyson Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.2% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tyson Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SE23 3AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tyson Road are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lewisham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tyson Road, London, SE23 3AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE23 3AA

Average Price
£394,480
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,537,276
Flats/Maisonettes
£359,141
Other
£247,145

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tyson Road

Average Price
£378,203
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,564,115
Flats/Maisonettes
£357,932
Other
£251,494

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tyson Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21 Tyson Road, London, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£1,500,0002022-11-11 £1,564,115
Flat 2 13 Tyson Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£352,5002021-12-03 £381,051
23C Tyson Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£427,5002021-06-11 £457,377
Flat 3 25 Tyson Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£350,5002021-06-10 £374,995
23B Tyson Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£450,0002020-06-12 £482,938
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SE23 3AA

Employment

SE23 3AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 3AA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee151
Self-Employed65
Retired28
Part-Time Employee23
Other12
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Other22
Education21
Information and communication17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities15
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Financial and insurance activities12
Construction9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage4
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities2
Manufacturing2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chelwood Nursery School
Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ
4out of 4 1,744 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dulwich Wood Nursery School
Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS
3out of 4 2,642 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT
3out of 4 3,559 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ann Bernadt Nursery School
29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT
3out of 4 4,167 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 4,379 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairlawn Primary School
Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB
3out of 4 109 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School
Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE
3out of 4 351 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Horniman Primary School
Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP
3out of 4 472 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Dalmain Primary School
Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS
3out of 4 887 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's CofE Primary School
Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE
3out of 4 1,068 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Homestall Road , SE22 0NR
4out of 4 1,366 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sydenham School
Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD
3out of 4 1,505 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT
4out of 4 1,550 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Boys More About School
Forest Hill School
Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN
2out of 4 1,801 yd Community school No Boys More About School
The Charter School East Dulwich
Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB
3out of 4 2,586 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 4,453 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prendergast Ladywell School
Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA
3out of 4 2,069 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Prendergast Vale School
Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN
3out of 4 3,588 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX
2out of 4 4,661 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 4,805 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB
4out of 4 5,188 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Tutorial Trust
62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT
- not rated 671 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rose House Montessori School
The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ
- not rated 1,099 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Newlands Academy
Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ
3out of 4 1,561 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
St Dunstan's College
Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY
- not rated 1,963 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenvale School
Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF
4out of 4 2,040 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
GETIRGetir UNIT 22 MALHAM ROAD TRADING, 1 Malham Road410 yd
Wagamama Delivery KitchenWagamama Delivery Kitchen (Unit 19) Malham, 1 Malham Road410 yd
WAGASHI JAPANESE BAKERYC1, Connaught Business Centre445 yd
Rockbourne Youth Club41A Rockbourne Road, Forest Hill529 yd
Lavish Cafe Bar Grill133-135 Stanstead Road, Catford581 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Rail TelegraphTHE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road588 yd
The Genaral Napier-W G Moore TavwensThe Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road623 yd
The General Napier73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park623 yd
Aquarius golf club (licensed bar)Aquarius Golf Club809 yd
The CapitolCapitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol834 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
On the Hoof (Car Park)Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road358 yd
WingstopUnits, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre539 yd
PhoUnits, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre539 yd
Chilango LtdUnits, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre539 yd
Five GuysUnits, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre539 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's Forest Hill34-48 London Road, London749 yd
TESCO86 London Road, London802 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Coliseum Fitness (Closed)
David's Road
health and fitness suite696 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill)
26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD
health and fitness suite752 yd
Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed)
Mundania Road
950 yd
Honor Oak Sports Ground
CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS
grass pitches, tennis courts1,029 yd
Aquarius Golf Club
Marmora Road
golf1,052 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 35.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 35.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 35.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 35.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s60.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed19.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed25.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed3.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.