Little Brownings is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3XJ 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 Little Brownings, London, SE23 3XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3XE, SE23 3XH, SE23 3XL, SE23 3XF, SE23 3XR, SE23 3XQ, SE23 3PJ, SE23 3PL, SE26 4NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE23 3XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 51.7% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 54% | 48.3% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 40.1% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 48.7% | 66.2% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 17.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 23.2% | -12.6% | 33.6% | -10.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around SE23 3XJ this area, 5.4% 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 69.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 11.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.1% | 69.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 35.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 85.8% | 86.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 82.3% | 77% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 77.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 16.1% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0.4% | -13.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.8% | 37.2% | 24.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Brownings was 106.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Little Brownings has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 371st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Little Brownings, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2024-06-13 | £868,510 |
| 17 Little Brownings, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2022-09-30 | £874,801 |
| 16 Little Brownings, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £773,200 | 2021-08-27 | £899,367 |
| 14 Little Brownings, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £738,000 | 2020-11-26 | £818,707 |
| 7 Little Brownings, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-10-13 | £881,976 |
SE23 3XJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,866 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 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,364 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 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 945 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 | 694 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,335 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 | 5,049 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 5,298 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 | 3,038 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,694 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 | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dulwich College Dulwich Common , Dulwich SE21 7LD | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 1,717 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 | 332 yd | |
| Sparsh- Interestingly Indian | 47 London Road, London | 444 yd | |
| Matoom Thai Bistro | 53 London Road, London | 444 yd | |
| The Teapot | 56 London Road, London | 536 yd | |
| TSE'S Chinese Restaurant | 54 London Road, London | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 564 yd | |
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 618 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 618 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 623 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 24 London Road, London | 536 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 8 London Road, London | 536 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 618 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 618 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 330 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 538 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 572 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 593 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club GRANGE LANE | golf | 910 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.