Boveney Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3NP 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 Boveney Road, London, SE23 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3NR, SE23 3LB, SE23 3LH, SE23 3NS, SE23 3TH, SE23 3NN, SE23 3NJ, SE23 3NW, SE23 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3NP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 51.6% | 56.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 43.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 3NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 42.9% | 43.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 35% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 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 (90.2%) 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 | 48% | 58.8% | 10.8% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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.
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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 13.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 4.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 6.2% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 11.4% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 60.2% | 23.8% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 64.3% | 55.8% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 79.4% | 82.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 81.8% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boveney Road was 163.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Boveney Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 206th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.6%.

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 10 21 Boveney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-12 | £268,512 |
| 29 Boveney Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2024-06-24 | £1,597,462 |
| Flat 9 23 Boveney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-03-14 | £300,415 |
| Flat 15 23 Boveney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-04-26 | £175,218 |
| Flat 12 21 Boveney Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-21 | £383,850 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 4,346 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 | 264 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,982 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 | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,419 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 | 808 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 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 | 1,428 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd | Miss Margherita, 76-78 Honor Oak Park | 320 yd | |
| Hattush | 70 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 320 yd | |
| Amrutha Honor Oak | Ground Floor Unit, 37-39 Honor Oak Park | 374 yd | |
| Grounds & Grapes | 41 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 406 yd | |
| The Oak Cafe | 48 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 555 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 555 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 584 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 596 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 239 yd | |
| New Favourable | 46 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 408 yd | |
| Golden Tiger | 54 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 408 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 56 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 408 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 123 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 941 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 685 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 918 yd | |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 943 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 | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 58.3% |
| 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 | 41.7% |
| Median download speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.