Abbotswell Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1ED is located in the Ladywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbotswell Road, London, SE4 1ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1EE, SE4 1EA, SE4 1EB, SE4 1EG, SE4 1HW, SE4 1DZ, SE4 1HN, SE4 1AA, SE4 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE4 1ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 55% | 54.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45% | 45.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 1ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 43.5% | 47.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 44.8% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 45.8% | 59% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 6.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 SE4 1ED this area, 6.3% 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 61.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 6.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 61.7% | 22.1% | 33.8% | 27.9% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.7% | 10.1% | -10.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 46.9% | 58.4% | 11.5% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 68.4% | 73.3% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 73.1% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 0.8% | -21.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotswell Road was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbotswell Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 98th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Abbotswell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-01-06 | £549,903 |
| 15 Abbotswell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £823,000 | 2022-09-09 | £860,632 |
| 8 Abbotswell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-05-19 | £848,924 |
| 9 Abbotswell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2022-02-04 | £815,439 |
| 4 Abbotswell Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-03-24 | £745,027 |
SE4 1ED area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
SE4 1ED 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 858 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 | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordonbrock Primary School Amyruth Road , London SE4 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,546 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 | 738 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,712 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inn Lunch Club | Crofton Park Baptist Church, Huxbear Street | 121 yd | |
| Cool Beans Coffee House | 2B Ewhurst Road, London | 399 yd | |
| Elsewhere | Ground Floor Unit, 361 Brockley Road | 405 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 393 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 429 yd | |
| Jerome's Wine Bar | 391 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 428 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 457 yd | |
| Rivoli Ballroom | 346-350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 481 yd | |
| Brockley Jack | the brockley jack theatre, 410 Brockley Road | 545 yd | |
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Kitchen | 6 Ewhurst Road, London | 399 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | Ground Floor, 387 Brockley Road | 424 yd | |
| MAXIN CHICKEN | 336 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 457 yd | |
| Wings Welcome | 368 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 481 yd | |
| Pop-up Crofton Park Pictures | 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 429 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 529 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 588 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.