Dartmouth Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3HX 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 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3HY, SE26 4DB, SE23 3HU, SE26 4DA, SE23 3HZ, SE26 4DU, SE23 3HT, SE23 3JG, SE26 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3HX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 3HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.6% 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 | 56.2% | 59.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 21.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 27.7% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (87%) 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 | 46.1% | 47.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 39.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 54.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 64.7% | 55% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 64.7% | 63.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 62.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 18.7% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 14.2% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 2.5% | -9.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 1.7% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dartmouth Road was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Dartmouth Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 382nd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 A 117 Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-10 | £431,634 |
| Flat 3 109 Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-01 | £362,134 |
| 115 Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2023-11-01 | £5,360 |
| Flat A 115 Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2023-08-02 | £515,782 |
| Flat 4 109 Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2023-06-30 | £298,192 |
SE23 3HX 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.
SE23 3HX 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,971 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 | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 54 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School The Peak , Sydenham SE26 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,332 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 | 2,793 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 96 yd | |
| Sushi Garden - London | 103 Dartmouth Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Sweet Carolina | Unit 1, Forest Hill Industrial Estate | 261 yd | |
| Maharajah Indian Cuisine | 49A Dartmouth Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Smoddy Sharp of London Ltd | 33 Dartmouth Road, London | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 314 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 314 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 333 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 425 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 140 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 314 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 314 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 545 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 580 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 742 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 309-311 Kirkdale, London | 994 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Cobbs Court | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 118 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 121 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 922 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Sydenham) REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE REGENT HOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE KIRKDALE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.