South Row is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0RU 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 South Row, London, SE3 0RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0RX, SE3 0RY, SE3 0SW, SE3 0SD, SE3 0SE, SE3 0NU, SE3 0SP, SE3 0PA, SE3 0SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE3 0RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 SE3 0RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 46.8% | 52.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 30.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 31.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 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.
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 53.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 53.4% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 19.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 80.1% | 76.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 77.1% | 68.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Oceania | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 67.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 19.2% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 4.2% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Row was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.3% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Row has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Blackheath and the 15th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% 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 1 Colonnade House South Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2013-07-12 | £742,338 |
| Flat 1 Colonnade House South Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2013-07-12 | £742,338 |
| Flat 4 Colonnade House South Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2003-08-14 | £771,111 |
| Flat 7 Colonnade House South Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2001-12-20 | £159,663 |
| Flat 6 Colonnade House South Row, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2000-08-04 | £1,239,286 |
SE3 0RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 0RU 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,189 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 | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Primary School Medebourne Close , Casterbridge Road SE3 9AB | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Primary School Invicta Road , Greenwich SE3 7HE | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 1out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Halley Academy Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 2out of 4 | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,036 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 5,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,678 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Prep 4 St Germans Place , Blackheath SE3 0NJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School 27 Vanbrugh Park , London SE3 7AG | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wildwood Montessori School 10 Greta House , 60 Hardy Road SE3 7PA | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Cafe Blackheath | 43-45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 342 yd | |
| Montpeliers | 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 347 yd | |
| Everest Inn | 41 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 347 yd | |
| Buddha Taste | Ground Floor Unit, 8 Royal Parade | 348 yd | |
| Zero Degrees | 29-33 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess of Wales | 1A Montpelier Row, Blackheath | 191 yd | |
| O'Neills | 52 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 395 yd | |
| Mordens Wine Bar Ltd | Mordens Wine Bar, 7-9 Montpelier Vale | 396 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 460 yd | |
| The Railway | 16 Blackheath Village, Blackheath | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Desserts/Village Burger & Desserts | 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath | 364 yd | |
| Laicram Thai | Blackheath Delivery Office, 1 Blackheath Grove | 386 yd | |
| Sun Bo | Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway, 15 Tranquil Vale | 445 yd | |
| Sun Bo Chinese Takeaway | 15 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath | 449 yd | |
| Blackheath Fish and Chips | 1 Blackheath Village | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Greenwich Park GREENWICH PARK GREENWICH PARK BLACKHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Old Addeyans Sports & Social Club (Closed) Blackheath Park | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 994 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 1,001 yd | |
| Blackheath High School Sports Field Kidbrooke Park Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Blackheath High School SENIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL VANBRUGH PARK | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 1,091 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 | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.