Rushey Mead is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1JJ 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 Rushey Mead, London, SE4 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1JQ, SE4 1RR, SE4 1JH, SE13 7HT, SE13 7XF, SE4 1HU, SE4 1HX, SE4 1JG, SE4 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE4 1JJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 57.8% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 42.2% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 37.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 16.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 | 34.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 22.5% | 26.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 18.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 4.3% | -9.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 9.4% | 1.9% | -7.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 24.5% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 9.9% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 31.6% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 20.6% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 18.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.8% | 20.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 19.1% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 51.5% | 39.3% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -42.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 71% | 66.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 11% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 6.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.3% | 9.7% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 66.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 27.6% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 0% | -21.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushey Mead was 218.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.0% higher than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rushey Mead has the 15th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 128th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rushey Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-05-17 | £545,294 |
| 6 Rushey Mead, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2020-06-12 | £347,715 |
| 11 Rushey Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-03-11 | £696,225 |
| Alexander Care Centre, 21 Rushey Mead, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,215,663 | 2015-04-15 | £10,730,872 |
| 9 Rushey Mead, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2012-09-14 | £604,894 |
SE4 1JJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
SE4 1JJ 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,368 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 | 3,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,835 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 | 274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community 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 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community 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 | 2,174 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 | 485 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Hope Ladywell Fields Park Cafe | Ladywell Fields, Ladywell Road | 404 yd | |
| The Larder | 71 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 508 yd | |
| Ladywell Tandoori | 81 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 508 yd | |
| Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar | Royal Voluntary Tea Bar Ladywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham | 517 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Lunch Club | Crofton Park Baptist Church, Huxbear Street | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Tavern | 80 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 462 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | 354 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 689 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 831 yd | |
| Catford Mews | 32 Winslade Way, London | 891 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Hong | MAI HONG, 105 Ladywell Road | 502 yd | |
| Metro Fried Chicken | 85 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 508 yd | |
| Ladywell Kebab Steak House | 109 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 508 yd | |
| The Posh Fish Shop by VF | 52 Ladywell Road, Ladywell | 530 yd | |
| Paradise Kitchen | 6 Ewhurst Road, London | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 891 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 891 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 950 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 398 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.