Tewkesbury Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3DG 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 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, SE23 3DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3QH, SE23 3DB, SE23 3QQ, SE23 3DQ, SE23 3DE, SE23 3BW, SE23 3DF, SE23 3EF, SE23 3ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3DG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 35.7% | 29.4% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 56.1% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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%) 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 | 54.5% | 56% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3DG this area, 8.4% 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 67.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 6.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.5% | 67.6% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.9% | 85.7% | 3.8% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 79.5% | 77.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 77.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 0% | -20.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.1% | 37.2% | 12.9% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tewkesbury Avenue was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Tewkesbury Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 25th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-10-20 | £822,704 |
| 39 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £934,000 | 2023-01-19 | £982,568 |
| 57 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-12-16 | £882,725 |
| 15 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2019-05-24 | £893,091 |
| 5 Tewkesbury Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2018-10-30 | £901,669 |
SE23 3DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
SE23 3DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,961 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 | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 882 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 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,189 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 | 2,627 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,359 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 | 1,195 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 556 yd | |
| All things cakes ltd | 501 | 621 yd | |
| Zainabomrith ltd | 104b | 762 yd | |
| Norris + knight | 118 | 776 yd | |
| Sparsh- Interestingly Indian | 47 London Road, London | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 740 yd | |
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 873 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 906 yd | |
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 909 yd | |
| The herne tavern | Herne Hill Tavern, 2 | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 613 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 623 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 623 yd | |
| Spices republic ltd | 499 | 623 yd | |
| Two brothers fish bar kebabs | 495 | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 598 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 789 yd | |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 842 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.