Talmage Close is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3AE 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 Talmage Close, London, SE23 3AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3AF, SE23 3AD, SE23 3AB, SE23 3SW, SE23 3AA, SE23 3RJ, SE23 3SL, SE23 3NA, SE23 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 3AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 43.4% | 58% | 14.6% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 29.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 3.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 48% | 51.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 10.7% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 16.5% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 50.9% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 13.2% | 0.9% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 56.7% | 56.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 68.5% | 73.3% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 73% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 1.8% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 2.2% | -14.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talmage Close was 115.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Talmage Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 332nd highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Talmage Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-01-31 | £692,020 |
| 2 Talmage Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-02-23 | £668,139 |
| 4 Talmage Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-02-09 | £640,300 |
| 5 Talmage Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-06-27 | £615,187 |
| 2 Talmage Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-02-16 | £634,065 |
SE23 3AE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | - not rated | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,064 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,637 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 488 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 585 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GETIR | Getir UNIT 22 MALHAM ROAD TRADING, 1 Malham Road | 444 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Wagamama Delivery Kitchen (Unit 19) Malham, 1 Malham Road | 444 yd | |
| WAGASHI JAPANESE BAKERY | C1, Connaught Business Centre | 479 yd | |
| Rockbourne Youth Club | 41A Rockbourne Road, Forest Hill | 531 yd | |
| NO 1 Cafe & Kebabs | 1 Stanstead Road, Catford | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 605 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 709 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 709 yd | |
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 756 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 467 yd | |
| Wingstop | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 571 yd | |
| Pho | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 571 yd | |
| Chilango Ltd | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 571 yd | |
| Five Guys | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 665 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 961 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.