Taymount Rise is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3UP 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 Taymount Rise, London, SE23 3UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3UU, SE23 3UF, SE23 3UE, SE23 3UX, SE23 3UR, SE23 3UT, SE23 3UZ, SE23 3XB, SE23 3UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 49.8% | 52.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3UP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 52.1% | 60.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 26.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 53.9% | 55.1% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 35.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 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 3UP this area, 9.2% 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 57.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 9.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 10.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 57.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 23.5% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 57.7% | 54.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 71.8% | 70.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 71.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 21% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 2.2% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taymount Rise was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taymount Rise has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 1 Queens Court Taymount Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £539,000 | 2020-12-11 | £545,527 |
| Flat 1 Queens Court Taymount Rise, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2005-04-18 | £570,376 |
SE23 3UP 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 | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,380 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 | 4,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | - not rated | 598 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 655 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,171 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 | 3,668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,203 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life In London Uk 32 Clyde Terrace , Forest Hill SE23 3BA | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Rear of 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School 1-5 Rojack Road , SE23 2DF | - not rated | 689 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparsh- Interestingly Indian | 47 London Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Matoom Thai Bistro | 53 London Road, London | 166 yd | |
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 232 yd | |
| The Teapot | 56 London Road, London | 257 yd | |
| TSE'S Chinese Restaurant | 54 London Road, London | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 312 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 409 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 412 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 415 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 24 London Road, London | 257 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 8 London Road, London | 257 yd | |
| Jolly Bee Fish Bar | 3 Devonshire Road, London | 375 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 415 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 157 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 467 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 658 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.