Canonbie Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3AW 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 Canonbie Road, London, SE23 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3AP, SE23 3AY, SE23 3AN, SE23 3DL, SE23 3AL, SE23 3DY, SE23 3DZ, SE23 3QR, SE23 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3AW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 48.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE23 3AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 38% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 51.7% | 66.1% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 17.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 24.2% | -13.4% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3AW this area, 6.3% 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 67.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 6.3% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.3% | 67.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 33.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 82% | 78.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 79.3% | 79.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 78.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canonbie Road was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Canonbie Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 94th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-08-14 | £1,587,437 |
| 33 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,151,000 | 2022-06-27 | £1,253,364 |
| 29 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2021-11-19 | £1,119,375 |
| 25 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-05-26 | £589,698 |
| 21 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2020-10-06 | £1,522,476 |
SE23 3AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,801 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 | 4,079 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 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,803 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 | 2,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhouse Primary Pupil Referral Unit Goodrich Road , SE22 0EP | - not rated | 887 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Acres Peckham Rye Playground , Homestall Road SE22 0SB | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 987 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zainabomrith ltd | 104b | 453 yd | |
| Norris + knight | 118 | 470 yd | |
| French cafe bistrot | 44 | 686 yd | |
| Deli twenty two | 38 | 686 yd | |
| The seamaster | 36 | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 424 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 483 yd | |
| The herne tavern | Herne Hill Tavern, 2 | 686 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 1,046 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang bang burger | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 424 yd | |
| Forest hill kebab | 102 | 470 yd | |
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 675 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 819 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 978 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 464 yd | |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 788 yd |
| Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich FRIERN ROAD | 1,023 yd | |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 1,067 yd |
| Harris Fitness Centre (East Dulwich) Homestall Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.