Manwood Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1AB is located in the Crofton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manwood Road, London, SE4 1AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1AD, SE4 1RU, SE4 1HD, SE4 1EG, SE4 1AS, SE4 1AA, SE4 1EE, SE4 1AT, SE4 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE4 1AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 SE4 1AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 45.7% | 44.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 38.3% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 58% | 60.1% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 27.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 58.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49% | 58.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 24.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.1% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 66.3% | 66.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 73.7% | 76.6% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 77.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 17.5% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 0.9% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manwood Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Manwood Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 34th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Manwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £831,000 | 2024-10-18 | £850,344 |
| 65 Manwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-11-29 | £804,383 |
| 59 Manwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-04-05 | £630,246 |
| 79 Manwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2022-08-17 | £777,423 |
| 85A Manwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-30 | £427,955 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE4 1AB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 982 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 | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordonbrock Primary School Amyruth Road , London SE4 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,607 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 | 2,598 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 | 587 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Beans Coffee House | 2B Ewhurst Road, London | 234 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Lunch Club | Crofton Park Baptist Church, Huxbear Street | 283 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 393 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 500 yd | |
| Jerome's Wine Bar | 391 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 500 yd | |
| Cafe Crofton Park | 397 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 499 yd | |
| Rivoli Ballroom | 346-350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 550 yd | |
| Brockley Jack | the brockley jack theatre, 410 Brockley Road | 568 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 581 yd | |
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Kitchen | 6 Ewhurst Road, London | 234 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | Ground Floor, 387 Brockley Road | 502 yd | |
| Wings of Kings | 445 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 545 yd | |
| Springway | 433 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 545 yd | |
| Babur Home Dining | Babur to Go, 443 Brockley Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 500 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 559 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 802 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 437 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.