Devonshire Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3SX 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 Devonshire Road, London, SE23 3SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3LX, SE23 3LY, SE23 1HQ, SE23 1BW, SE23 2DF, SE23 1AE, SE23 3SY, SE23 3BG, SE23 3SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE23 3SX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE23 3SX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.4% 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 | 49% | 66.4% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 28.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 22.3% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 44.1% | 58.5% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 28.1% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 3SX this area, 8.5% 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 63.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 2.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 6.2% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 63.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 29.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.9% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 64.7% | 77.4% | 12.7% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 65.1% | 73.4% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.1% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 73.4% | 12.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 16.3% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 5.2% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Hill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £359,000 | 2026-01-09 | £357,929 |
| First Floor Flat 88 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-21 | £340,495 |
| Flat 2 74 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £542,550 | 2024-09-25 | £537,725 |
| Flat A 60 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-08 | £468,692 |
| Flat A 54 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-12-01 | £328,084 |
SE23 3SX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 4,709 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 | 574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,522 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,395 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 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,726 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 406 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 619 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO 1 Cafe & Kebabs | 1 Stanstead Road, Catford | 213 yd | |
| Rockbourne Youth Club | 41A Rockbourne Road, Forest Hill | 225 yd | |
| GETIR | Getir UNIT 22 MALHAM ROAD TRADING, 1 Malham Road | 260 yd | |
| Wagamama Delivery Kitchen | Wagamama Delivery Kitchen (Unit 19) Malham, 1 Malham Road | 260 yd | |
| WAGASHI JAPANESE BAKERY | C1, Connaught Business Centre | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 321 yd | |
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 496 yd | |
| All Inn One | Foresters Arms, 53 Perry Vale | 500 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 501 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & D | Ground Floor Unit, 6 Perry Vale | 337 yd | |
| Wingstop | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 338 yd | |
| Pho | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 338 yd | |
| Chilango Ltd | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 338 yd | |
| Five Guys | Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 438 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 61.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.7% |
| 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 | 38.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.