The Orchard is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0QT is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchard, London, SE3 0QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0QU, SE3 0QS, SE3 0QR, SE3 0RE, SE3 0UU, SE3 0UW, SE3 0QP, SE3 0QX, SE3 0UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 0QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54% | 49.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE3 0QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 29.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 56.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 54% | 58.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 29.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around SE3 0QT this area, 4.3% 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 69%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.7% | 69% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 35.2% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 80.4% | 71.9% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 74.9% | 76.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 75.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 0.8% | -16.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchard was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Orchard has the 28th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 264th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% 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 15 Lyncourt The Orchard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-08-23 | £540,388 |
| Flat 4 Lyncourt The Orchard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £498,778 | 2022-03-18 | £512,576 |
| Flat 2 Lyncourt The Orchard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-04-16 | £482,889 |
| Flat 1 Lyncourt The Orchard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-08-03 | £520,425 |
| Flat 8 Lyncourt The Orchard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-05-30 | £503,577 |
SE3 0QT 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 0QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath 2 Blackheath Vale , Blackheath SE3 0TX | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Mount Primary School Lewisham Road , SE13 7QP | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,935 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,935 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 | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell School (Bartram) 12 Belmont Hill , Brockley SE13 5BD | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ess Support Services | South East London ACF/ess support, Hollyhedge House | 261 yd | |
| Superkids Club Ltd | John Ball Primary School, Southvale Road | 718 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | Ground Floor, 15-16 Royal Parade | 746 yd | |
| Buenos Aires Cafe | 17 Royal Parade, Blackheath | 749 yd | |
| Koy Grill | 10-12 Royal Parade, Blackheath | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Billet | Hare And Billet, 1A Eliot Cottages | 449 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 754 yd | |
| The Bridge House | Anchor, 165 Lewisham Road | 760 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 803 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Cafe/Benugo | Playground, Greenwich Park Blackheath Avenue | 602 yd | |
| Benugo | Greenwich Park, Royal Parks Greenwich Park | 631 yd | |
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 828 yd | |
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 854 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 865 yd | |
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 1,005 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 581 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 724 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 914 yd | |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.