Westwood Park is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3QL 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 Westwood Park, London, SE23 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3EQ, SE23 3EG, SE23 3DF, SE23 3EB, SE23 3EF, SE23 3EA, SE23 3DB, SE23 3DL, SE23 3AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 30.6% | 35.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 52.1% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 56.2% | 66.4% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 18.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 22.2% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -11.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 3QL this area, 6.9% 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 | 9.9% | 6.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 62.7% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 12% | 1.9% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.5% | 70.6% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 73.9% | 77.6% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 77.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 0% | -17.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westwood Park was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Westwood Park has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Westwood Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2021-05-28 | £930,615 |
| 129 Westwood Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £736,000 | 2021-04-16 | £834,345 |
| 137 Westwood Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2016-12-23 | £973,132 |
| 157 Westwood Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2016-01-29 | £1,028,564 |
| 131 Westwood Park, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2015-12-18 | £913,614 |
SE23 3QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3QL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,764 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 | 3,794 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 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodrich Community Primary School Dunstans Road , East Dulwich SE22 0EP | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francesca Cabrini Primary School Forest Hill Road , Honor Oak SE23 3LE | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Etherow Street , Dulwich SE22 0LA | 3out of 4 | 821 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Charter School East Dulwich Jarvis Road , SE22 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,165 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 | 2,582 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,301 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 | 1,254 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Alleyn's School Townley Road , Dulwich SE22 8SU | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's and St Clement's Primary School Co Hearing Impaired Unit Adys Road , SE15 4DY | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zainabomrith ltd | 104b | 549 yd | |
| Norris + knight | 118 | 563 yd | |
| All things cakes ltd | 501 | 734 yd | |
| French cafe bistrot | 44 | 745 yd | |
| Deli twenty two | 38 | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson's general telegraph | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 526 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 714 yd | |
| The herne tavern | Herne Hill Tavern, 2 | 745 yd | |
| Streatham and marlborough cricket club | Marlborough Cricket Club | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang bang burger | Forest Hill Tavern, 108 | 526 yd | |
| Forest hill kebab | 102 | 563 yd | |
| Spring holiday club | Central Southwark Community Hub Ladlands | 601 yd | |
| Golden kitchen | 487 | 732 yd | |
| Ee house | 497 | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 811 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 575 yd | |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 988 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 1,021 yd |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich FRIERN ROAD | 1,076 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 | 238.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.