Featherstone Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 3YR 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 Featherstone Avenue, London, SE23 3YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 3YW, SE23 3YN, SE26 4BZ, SE26 4BU, SE26 4BY, SE23 3UH, SE23 3UJ, SE23 3YL, SE26 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 3YR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.7% | 53% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 37.7% | 34.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 50.9% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 54.4% | 61.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 22% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 3YR this area, 9.3% 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 6.5% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 66.2% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 75.7% | 75.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 78.3% | 71.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 70.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 24.4% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 0.4% | -20.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherstone Avenue was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Forest Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Featherstone Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Forest Hill and the 37th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Featherstone Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-10-16 | £818,706 |
| 4 Featherstone Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-03-31 | £772,718 |
| 2 Featherstone Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2012-11-02 | £1,018,447 |
| 1 Featherstone Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2002-03-22 | £970,503 |
| 4 Featherstone Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 1999-05-20 | £798,393 |
SE23 3YR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
SE23 3YR 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 2,949 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 | 4,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 4,646 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 | 69 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Dartmouth Road , Forest Hill SE23 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Grove Primary School Kelvin Grove , SE26 6BB | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Perry Vale , Forest Hill SE23 2NE | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horniman Primary School Horniman Drive , SE23 3BP | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,511 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 | 4,875 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 | 5,466 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 | 2,947 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 4out of 4 | 4,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham High School GDST 19 Westwood Hill , Sydenham SE26 6BL | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,725 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe, | Forest Hill Pools Cafe, Forest Hill Swimming Pools | 295 yd | |
| Sushi Garden - London | 103 Dartmouth Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Maharajah Indian Cuisine | 49A Dartmouth Road, London | 396 yd | |
| Smoddy Sharp of London Ltd | 33 Dartmouth Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Forest Hill Pools Cafe | Forest Hill Swimming Pools, Dartmouth Road | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | The Hill, 45-47 Dartmouth Road | 407 yd | |
| The Dartmouth Arms | Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 407 yd | |
| Bird In Hand | Bird in Hand, Bird In Hand | 421 yd | |
| The Capitol | Capitol - JD Wetherspoon PLC, The Capitol | 439 yd | |
| Meatliquor | The Dartmouth Arms, 7 Dartmouth Road | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMM Fried Chicken | 101 Dartmouth Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Master Lin | 75 Dartmouth Road, London | 341 yd | |
| Forest Hill BBQ House | 63 Dartmouth Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Fortune In Noodle Bar | 63B Dartmouth Road, London | 407 yd | |
| Lolak | 63A Dartmouth Road, London | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Forest Hill | 34-48 London Road, London | 480 yd | |
| TESCO | 86 London Road, London | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco, 149 Kirkdale | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Pool (Closed) Dartmouth Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Forest Hill Pools DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Sydenham School DARTMOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 299 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Forest Hill) 26-28 26-28 LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 497 yd |
| Coliseum Fitness (Closed) David's Road | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Saints & Sinners (Closed) Park Hall Park Hall Sydenham Park | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Streatham And Marlborough Cricket Club DULWICH COMMON | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Forest Hill School Sports Centre DACRES ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Camber Lawn Tennis Club CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB CAMBER LAWN TENNIS CLUB DULWICH COMMON | tennis courts | 1,051 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.