Howson Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 2AT 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 Howson Road, London, SE4 2AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 2AY, SE4 2AS, SE4 2AR, SE4 2AL, SE4 2AU, SE4 2AP, SE4 2QD, SE4 2AN, SE4 2AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE4 2AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54.9% | 52.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 59.8% | 61.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 24.3% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 49.5% | 57% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 62%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 4.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 13.1% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 62% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 28.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.5% | 8.6% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 62.2% | 68.4% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 69.5% | 69.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.2% | 68.9% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 20.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 1.6% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howson Road was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Brockley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howson Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Brockley and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 129.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Howson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2024-10-31 | £961,882 |
| 75B Howson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-02-19 | £832,019 |
| 75B Howson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2024-02-19 | £1,153,733 |
| 67 Howson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2023-11-17 | £689,471 |
| 54 Howson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-05-27 | £948,942 |
SE4 2AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE4 2AT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,583 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 | 2,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | 3out of 4 | 3,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Academy Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stainer Community Primary School Mantle Road , Brockley SE4 2DY | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivydale Primary School Ivydale Road , Nunhead SE15 3BU | 3out of 4 | 501 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 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The St Thomas the Apostle College Hollydale Road , Nunhead SE15 2EB | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,948 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 | 2,832 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 | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,622 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 | 776 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Kitchen | 106 Foxberry Road, London | 237 yd | |
| Ganoush Lebanese Grill | 302 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 301 yd | |
| Brickfields | Brickfields bar, 293 Brockley Road | 327 yd | |
| Sundae Limited | Sundae, 309A Brockley Road | 331 yd | |
| L'oculto Restaurant & Wine Bar | 325 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 303 yd | |
| Brockley Social Club | 240-242 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 320 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 454 yd | |
| Rivoli Ballroom | 346-350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 626 yd | |
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 260 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 287 yd | |
| Efes Kebab | 304 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 301 yd | |
| Dominic's Pizza Ltd, | Dominic's Pizza Ltd, 303 Brockley Road | 331 yd | |
| Morley's | 313 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 336 yd | |
| The Fish & Chip Shop | 1 Turnham Road, London | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 303 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 588 yd | |
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 615 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School ADELAIDE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Newland Academy STUART ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 884 yd |
| Bredinghurst School (Closed) Stuart Road | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 44.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.