Devonshire Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3TH 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 3TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3NR, SE23 3NS, SE23 1NU, SE23 3NP, SE23 3NJ, SE23 1NT, SE23 3NN, SE23 1EW, SE23 3LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 52.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 3TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 54.4% | 68.4% | 14.0% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 23.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 51.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 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.
In the area around SE23 3TH 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 64.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 6.9% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 7.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 64.8% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 13.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 67.2% | 63.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 74.8% | 77.2% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 77.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 18.1% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 2.2% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 0.7% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Road was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Devonshire Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 376th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 304A Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £718,000 | 2024-10-29 | £732,065 |
| 294 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,220,000 | 2022-08-02 | £1,273,096 |
| 252B Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-06-17 | £604,246 |
| 326 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-08-31 | £785,143 |
| 274 Devonshire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,215,000 | 2021-05-28 | £1,394,804 |
SE23 3TH 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 4,071 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 | 4,367 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 | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlawn Primary School Honor Oak Road , SE23 3SB | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 782 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,135 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 | 3,916 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 | 1,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,320 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 | 698 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattush | 70 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 235 yd | |
| Sour Dough Enterprises Ltd | Miss Margherita, 76-78 Honor Oak Park | 245 yd | |
| Amrutha Honor Oak | Ground Floor Unit, 37-39 Honor Oak Park | 268 yd | |
| Grounds & Grapes | 41 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 296 yd | |
| The Oak Cafe | 48 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Genaral Napier-W G Moore Tavwens | The Genaral Napier, 73 Bovill Road | 426 yd | |
| The General Napier | 73 Bovill Road, Crofton Park | 426 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 464 yd | |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) | Aquarius Golf Club | 723 yd | |
| The Rail Telegraph | THE RAILWAY TELEGRAPH, 112 Stanstead Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hoof (Car Park) | Forest Hill Station, Devonshire Road | 197 yd | |
| New Favourable | 46 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 312 yd | |
| Golden Tiger | 54 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 312 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 56 Honor Oak Park, Crofton Park | 312 yd | |
| Morleys Fried Chicken | 123 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 903 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 539 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 809 yd |
| Honor Oak Baptist Church (Closed) Mundania Road | 1,055 yd | |
| Homestall Road Playing Fields Homestall Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 66.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.2% |
| 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 | 33.8% |
| Median download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.