Dartmouth Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3YF 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 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3YE, SE23 3YG, SE23 3HT, SE23 3HS, SE23 3JG, SE23 3YD, SE23 3BA, SE23 3YL, SE23 3HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3YF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 44.6% | 52.8% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 55.4% | 47.2% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3YF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68% 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 | 68.2% | 68% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 30.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 20.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 54.1% | 47.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 48.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 8.4% | -6.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 54.1% | 59.6% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 16.2% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 8.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 59.6% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 26.8% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 5.3% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 3.4% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dartmouth Road was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dartmouth Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 388th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 14 Salcombe House Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-10-22 | £213,977 |
| Flat 19 Salcombe House Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-12-11 | £334,650 |
| Flat 19 Salcombe House Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2006-12-15 | £255,264 |
| Flat 2 Salcombe House Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-11-13 | £281,351 |
| Flat 16 Salcombe House Dartmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2003-03-19 | £276,478 |
SE23 3YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 30 |
| Other | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,593 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 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eliot Bank Primary School Thorpewood Avenue , Sydenham SE26 4BU | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Perrymount Primary School Sunderland Road , Forest Hill SE23 2PX | 3out of 4 | 781 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 | 410 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,981 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 5,221 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 | 2,690 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 5,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Garden - London | 103 Dartmouth Road, London | 69 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 86 yd | |
| Maharajah Indian Cuisine | 49A Dartmouth Road, London | 127 yd | |
| Smoddy Sharp of London Ltd | 33 Dartmouth Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe | Forest Hill Swimming Pools, Dartmouth Road | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 150 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 150 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 169 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 259 yd | |
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 69 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 69 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 364 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 584 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 67 yd |
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 90 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 352 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Mayow Park MAYOW PARK MAYOW PARK MAYOW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 1,040 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 | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.5% |
| 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 | 42.5% |
| Median download speed | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.