Cleeve Hill is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3DD 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 Cleeve Hill, London, SE23 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3BU, SE23 3BZ, SE23 3PF, SE23 3RS, SE23 3QB, SE23 3BX, SE23 3RT, SE23 3RU, SE23 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 50.4% | 55.4% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 44.6% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 3DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 52.7% | 53.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 31.6% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 55.2% | 42.1% | -13.1% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 43.1% | 9.9% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3DD this area, 6.2% 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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 9% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 62.7% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 4.5% | -8.9% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 57.3% | 55.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 70.3% | 73.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 73% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 19.1% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cleeve Hill was 273.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.7% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cleeve Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 88th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cleeve Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £812,000 | 2025-03-28 | £825,248 |
| 20 Cleeve Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-10-01 | £525,725 |
| 20 Cleeve Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2016-04-25 | £512,788 |
| 18 Cleeve Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2014-05-23 | £253,837 |
| 20 Cleeve Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2014-05-23 | £341,651 |
SE23 3DD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 4,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 986 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,015 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 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,175 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 969 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 182 yd | |
| Sparsh- Interestingly Indian | 47 London Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Matoom Thai Bistro | 53 London Road, London | 384 yd | |
| The Teapot | 56 London Road, London | 421 yd | |
| TSE'S Chinese Restaurant | 54 London Road, London | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 527 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 617 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 662 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 672 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 24 London Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 8 London Road, London | 421 yd | |
| Jolly Bee Fish Bar | 3 Devonshire Road, London | 541 yd | |
| On the Hoof (platform) | Forest Hill Railway Station, Devonshire Road | 586 yd | |
| D & D | Ground Floor Unit, 6 Perry Vale | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 784 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 990 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.