Dressington Avenue is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1JG is located in the Ladywell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dressington Avenue, London, SE4 1JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1HT, SE4 1JH, SE4 1HS, SE4 1HY, SE4 1HX, SE4 1JQ, SE4 1HU, SE4 1HZ, SE4 1RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE4 1JG, 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 | 52.5% | 53.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.8% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SE4 1JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 45.8% | 51.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 38.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 55.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 29.3% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| 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.
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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 8.6% | -12.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 49% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.3% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 18.3% | 25.6% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 23.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.6% | 15.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 14.2% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 43.4% | 38.2% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -43.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 60.7% | 65.1% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 9.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 64.6% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 24.7% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.3% | 5.5% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dressington Avenue was 72.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dressington Avenue has the 41st lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 310th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dressington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-11-17 | £538,039 |
| 18 Dressington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-09-18 | £522,582 |
| 22 Dressington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-03-07 | £567,204 |
| 30 Dressington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2016-01-20 | £591,558 |
| 20 Dressington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-09-18 | £518,629 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,305 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 | 3,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,666 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 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 882 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 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,689 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 | 2,377 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 | 344 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,766 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 | 388 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Lunch Club | Crofton Park Baptist Church, Huxbear Street | 498 yd | |
| Good Hope Ladywell Fields Park Cafe | Ladywell Fields, Ladywell Road | 567 yd | |
| Nourish Contracting Catering Ltd | Holbeach Primary School, Nelgarde Road | 579 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar | Royal Voluntary Tea Bar Ladywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Tavern | 80 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 661 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 804 yd | |
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 841 yd | |
| Catford Mews | 32 Winslade Way, London | 841 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Kitchen | 6 Ewhurst Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Mai Hong | MAI HONG, 105 Ladywell Road | 699 yd | |
| Metro Fried Chicken | 85 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 706 yd | |
| Ladywell Kebab Steak House | 109 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 706 yd | |
| The Posh Fish Shop by VF | 52 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 841 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 841 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 842 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 887 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 220 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 280 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 603 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 884 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,006 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,054 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.