St Josephs Vale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE3 0XF is located in the Blackheath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE3 0XQ, SE3 0UT, SE3 0XG, SE3 0UY, SE3 0UP, SE3 0UX, SE3 0XA, SE13 5DT, SE3 0UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE3 0XF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 57.4% | 53.2% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 42.6% | 46.8% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 42.1% | 37.1% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 49.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 73.5% | 64.1% | -9.4% | 48.4% | 15.7% |
| Good health | 20.2% | 29.8% | 9.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 0XF this area, 5% 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 73.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.3% | 73.9% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 40.1% |
| Other | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.2% | 81% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 82% | 72.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 72.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Josephs Vale was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Blackheath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Josephs Vale has the 7th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blackheath and the 75th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 St Josephs Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-11-15 | £808,596 |
| 3 St Josephs Vale, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-08-29 | £757,553 |
| 14 St Josephs Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-05-30 | £680,242 |
| 29 St Josephs Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-03-30 | £844,293 |
| 25 St Josephs Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-12-02 | £772,784 |
SE3 0XF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 0XF 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 | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Belmont Hill , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ball Primary School Southvale Road , Blackheath SE3 0TP | 4out of 4 | 542 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 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Lee Church Street , SE13 5SG | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School 10 Bonfield Road , Lewisham SE13 6AL | - not rated | 915 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,812 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 | 218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,990 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,990 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 | 220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,729 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 | 569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath House Preparatory School 37 Wemyss Road , Blackheath SE3 0TG | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School Junior School , Wemyss Road SE3 0TF | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Urban Mission School 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| First Steps Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School 1 Pond Road , Blackheath SE3 9JL | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa Sambal | 25 Lee High Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Patisserie D'OR | 39 Lee High Road, London | 578 yd | |
| Kaspa's Desserts | Unit 6, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 608 yd | |
| Tropical Cocktails Ltd | Unit 5, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 608 yd | |
| The Grand Maghreb | 66 Lee High Road, London | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare & Billet | Hare And Billet, 1A Eliot Cottages | 511 yd | |
| Lewisham Tavern | The White Horse, 1 Lee High Road | 624 yd | |
| The Bridge House | Anchor, 165 Lewisham Road | 662 yd | |
| The Dacre Arm's | Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place | 686 yd | |
| The Crown (Blackheath) | The Crown, 49 Tranquil Vale | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Pizza Lewisham | 51 Lee High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Lewisham/ Monster Burgerz/ Master | 51 Lee High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| New Perfect Fried Chicken & Ribs | New Perfect Chicken & Ribs, 29 Lee High Road | 588 yd | |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen | 21A Lee High Road, London | 597 yd | |
| Shrooms City | Unit 1, Goldcrest House, 32-64 Lee High Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 104-120 Lee High Road, London | 623 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 290-290a Lewisham Road | 874 yd | |
| Iceland | 143-149 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 928 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Unit 1 and 2, Thurston Point | 942 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury, 53 Loampit Vale | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy ST. JOSEPHS VALE | artificial grass pitch | 197 yd |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College BELMONT GROVE | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| St Joseph'S Academy (Closed) Lee Terrace | 391 yd | |
| Luckys Gym (Closed) 19b 19b Marischal Road | health and fitness suite | 540 yd |
| Pure Gym (Lewisham) 67-71A 67-71A LEWISHAM HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Take Shape (Blackheath) (Closed) 17A 17A Brandram Road | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Leemore Day Centre LEEMORE CENTRE LEEMORE CENTRE CLARENDON RISE | 784 yd | |
| Blackheath BLACKHEATH PARK BLACKHEATH PARK SHOOTERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Blackheath Park Chesterfield Walk | tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Glass Mill Leisure Centre Loampit Vale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.