The Paragon is in London and in Greenwich district. SE3 0NY is located in the Blackheath Westcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paragon, London, SE3 0NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0NX, SE3 0SF, SE3 0NZ, SE3 0SG, SE3 0SJ, SE3 0SQ, SE3 0PA, SE3 0NU, SE3 0SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 0NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 52% | 53.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48% | 46.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.2% | 39% | -10.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 45.9% | 15.2% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 8.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 57.4% | 54.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 34.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 SE3 0NY this area, 5.7% 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 77%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.2% | 77% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 43.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 80.8% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 83.3% | 73.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 13.9% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 74.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paragon was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paragon has the 35th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe and the 257th lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% 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 6 7 - 8 The Paragon, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2023-12-01 | £1,471,257 |
| Flat 2 5 The Paragon, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-05-26 | £621,472 |
| Flat 3 6 The Paragon, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £599,995 | 2023-01-16 | £591,595 |
| Flat 3 8 The Paragon, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £772,500 | 2021-09-09 | £799,250 |
| Flat 5 6 The Paragon, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2020-07-01 | £610,536 |
SE3 0NY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
SE3 0NY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingfield Primary School Ensign Street , SE3 9GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St German's Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 19 | 19 St. Germans Place | 325 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge/Stack Grill/WonderChicken | 16-18 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 524 yd | |
| Cali Burger | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 524 yd | |
| Tziganos | 17 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 524 yd | |
| COOK | Cook Unit, 1, 18 Tranquil Vale | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 399 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 558 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 570 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 632 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laicram Thai | Blackheath Delivery Office, 1 Blackheath Grove | 451 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 524 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 558 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 583 yd | |
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 17 Stratheden Parade | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL KIDBROOKE PARK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Thomas Tallis School (Closed) Kidbrooke Park Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Blackheath High School SENIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL VANBRUGH PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,073 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,079 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.