Glynde Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 1RU 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 Glynde Street, London, SE4 1RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 1AD, SE4 1AS, SE4 1RZ, SE4 1AB, SE4 1AT, SE4 1SB, SE4 1AG, SE4 1AF, SE4 1SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE4 1RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 51.4% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 42.2% | 48.6% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 45.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 42.7% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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%) 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 | 50.2% | 55.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 1RU this area, 9.6% 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 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 6.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 61.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 71.1% | 68% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 73% | 73.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 73.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.9% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.3% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.8% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glynde Street was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% higher than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glynde Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Crofton Park and the 277th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Flat 17 Glynde Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-01-03 | £488,446 |
| 14 Glynde Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £917,000 | 2024-12-16 | £950,329 |
| 25 Glynde Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-01-08 | £734,634 |
| 8 Glynde Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-03-31 | £874,525 |
| Lower Flat 17 Glynde Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-02-05 | £394,004 |
SE4 1RU 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,012 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 | 3,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,396 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 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 848 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 | 971 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 | 1,995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Peckham Rye , East Dulwich SE22 0AT | 4out of 4 | 2,498 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 | 2,681 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 | 2,655 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 | 552 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,077 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 | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Academy Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,530 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 | 160 yd | |
| Welcome Inn Lunch Club | Crofton Park Baptist Church, Huxbear Street | 356 yd | |
| Kings College London | Kings College London Sports Grd ., Brockley Rise | 463 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 393 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 514 yd | |
| Jerome's Wine Bar | 391 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 512 yd | |
| Brockley Jack | the brockley jack theatre, 410 Brockley Road | 558 yd | |
| Rivoli Ballroom | 346-350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 561 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 616 yd | |
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Kitchen | 6 Ewhurst Road, London | 160 yd | |
| Royal Tandoori | Ground Floor, 387 Brockley Road | 518 yd | |
| Babur Home Dining | Babur to Go, 443 Brockley Road | 527 yd | |
| Wings of Kings | 445 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 528 yd | |
| Springway | 433 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 514 yd | |
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 552 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 865 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 406 yd |
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 927 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,070 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.