Eliot Bank is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3XE 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 Eliot Bank, London, SE23 3XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3XF, SE23 3XJ, SE23 3XQ, SE23 3XD, SE23 3UW, SE23 3UN, SE23 3XL, SE23 3UL, SE23 3XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3XE, 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 | 53.2% | 52.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.5% | 0.7% | 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 3XE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 46.3% | 49.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 32.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.8% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 48.5% | 56% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 11.5% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 56.2% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 15.3% | 8.3% | -7.0% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 58.6% | 59.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 67.5% | 71.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 72.3% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 19.4% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 0.4% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eliot Bank was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eliot Bank has the 14th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 341st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Eliot Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-20 | £420,110 |
| 35 Eliot Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2019-03-29 | £376,010 |
| Featherstone Lodge, 1 Eliot Bank, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2019-03-21 | £3,768,134 |
| 41 Eliot Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2018-03-29 | £333,164 |
| 53 Eliot Bank, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-03-14 | £382,319 |
SE23 3XE 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 3XE 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,822 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 | 4,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,442 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 | 4out of 4 | 259 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,067 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,372 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,454 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 | 2,966 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horniman Museum (Cafe) | Horniman Museum, 100 London Road | 312 yd | |
| Sparsh- Interestingly Indian | 47 London Road, London | 368 yd | |
| Matoom Thai Bistro | 53 London Road, London | 368 yd | |
| The Teapot | 56 London Road, London | 460 yd | |
| TSE'S Chinese Restaurant | 54 London Road, London | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 485 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 540 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 540 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 545 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 24 London Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 8 London Road, London | 460 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 540 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 462 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 783 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 989 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.0% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.