Wickham Gardens is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1LY is located in the Brockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wickham Gardens, London, SE4 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1LR, SE4 2LU, SE4 1ND, SE4 1NA, SE4 2RU, SE4 1LW, SE4 1LZ, SE4 1NB, SE4 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE4 1LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 48.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 1LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 59.4% | 60.1% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 30.3% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 59.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1LY this area, 4.8% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 4.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 69.2% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.4% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 64.5% | 72.8% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 72.6% | 72% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.9% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 71.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 18% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 1.5% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickham Gardens was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.4% higher than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wickham Gardens has the 30th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 291st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15B Wickham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-07-26 | £722,917 |
| 15B Wickham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2018-05-18 | £614,255 |
| 7B Wickham Gardens, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2017-11-29 | £664,581 |
| 1 Wickham Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2017-06-26 | £1,336,248 |
| 11 Wickham Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £948,000 | 2016-09-09 | £1,167,025 |
SE4 1LY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 1LY 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 | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Education | 46 |
| Other | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 769 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 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Stainer Community Primary School Mantle Road , Brockley SE4 2DY | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 4out of 4 | 695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Academy Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,466 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 | 1,167 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Kids Christian School 100 Woodpecker Road , SE14 6EU | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard | 5 Harefield Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Staff Refreshment Club | Royal Mail London South East (201), 199 Brockley Road | 124 yd | |
| Georges Cafe | 199 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 127 yd | |
| Top Fried Chicken | 187 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 127 yd | |
| Villa Toscana | 179 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley Social Club | 240-242 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 157 yd | |
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 475 yd | |
| Wickham Arms | Flat At, Wickham Arms, 69 Upper Brockley Road | 698 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 856 yd | |
| Waverley arms | Waverley Arms, 202 | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishy Business | 1 Harefield Road, London | 116 yd | |
| Gulen Kebab (Brockley) Limited | 175 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 127 yd | |
| City Noodles | Ground Floor Unit, 181 Brockley Road | 178 yd | |
| Nu Spice | 8-9 Coulgate Street, London | 242 yd | |
| Nu Spice | 8-9 Coulgate Street, London | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 233 yd | |
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 316 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 340 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 475 yd | |
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 810 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 987 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 32.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.