Canonbie Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3AY 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 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3AP, SE23 3DL, SE23 3AW, SE23 3DZ, SE23 3DY, SE23 3EA, SE23 3AN, SE23 3AL, SE23 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.4% | 47.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE23 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 28.3% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.7% | 43.5% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.2% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 14% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 12.7% | -11.4% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 9.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 14% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 48.5% | 21.8% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 12.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 49.8% | 43% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -38.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 67.6% | 60.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 60.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 31.4% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 3.1% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 1.4% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canonbie Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Burwood Court Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-25 | £416,400 |
| Flat 5 Burwood Court, 38 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-25 | £388,433 |
| Flat 2 Burwood Court, 38 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-09-16 | £231,677 |
| Flat 8 Burwood Court, 38 Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-27 | £240,063 |
| Flat 3 Burwood Court Canonbie Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £374,144 | 2016-12-21 | £416,115 |
SE23 3AY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,679 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 | 3,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| 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 | 4,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,285 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,429 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zainabomrith ltd | 104b | 434 yd | |
| Norris + knight | 118 | 450 yd | |
| French cafe bistrot | 44 | 661 yd | |
| Deli twenty two | 38 | 661 yd | |
| The seamaster | 36 | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 406 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 512 yd | |
| The herne tavern | Herne Hill Tavern, 2 | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang bang burger | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 406 yd | |
| Forest hill kebab | 102 | 450 yd | |
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 727 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 765 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 965 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 449 yd | |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 819 yd |
| Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich FRIERN ROAD | 999 yd | |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 1,076 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.