Hengrave Road is in London and in Southwark district. SE23 3NW 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 Hengrave Road, London, SE23 3NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3NT, SE23 3LD, SE23 3TG, SE23 3TL, SE23 3LH, SE23 3LE, SE23 3LF, SE23 3NL, SE23 3TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 3NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 52.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 63.4% | 62.4% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 3NW this area, 4.7% 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 66.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.5% | 66.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69.1% | 76.3% | 7.2% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 81.1% | 79.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 80.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.3% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 1.6% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hengrave Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hengrave Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 333rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hengrave Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,575,000 | 2025-07-30 | £1,603,941 |
| 29 Hengrave Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2022-05-17 | £1,332,911 |
| 25 Hengrave Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2020-02-28 | £1,059,000 |
| 15 Hengrave Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2019-10-24 | £758,814 |
| 35 Hengrave Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £822,000 | 2019-05-10 | £1,004,137 |
SE23 3NW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 3NW 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 40 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 4,484 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 | - not rated | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | 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 | 1,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 716 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Acres Peckham Rye Playground , Homestall Road SE22 0SB | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Newlands Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattush | 70 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 509 yd | |
| Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd | Miss Margherita, 76-78 Honor Oak Park | 511 yd | |
| Amrutha Honor Oak | Ground Floor Unit, 37-39 Honor Oak Park | 557 yd | |
| Grounds & Grapes | 41 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 587 yd | |
| The Oak Cafe | 48 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 511 yd | |
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 632 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 632 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 757 yd | |
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 248 yd | |
| New Favourable | 46 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 595 yd | |
| Golden Tiger | 54 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 595 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 56 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 595 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 123 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 696 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 787 yd | |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Peckham Rye Park Peckham Rye | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.