Mantle Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE4 2EX is located in the Telegraph Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mantle Road, London, SE4 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE4 2DU, SE4 2LZ, SE4 2DF, SE4 2RW, SE4 2FA, SE4 2RR, SE4 2LX, SE4 2DX, SE4 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE4 2EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 54.2% | 52.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 47.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 2EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 59.5% | 53.7% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 33.9% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.7% | 60.2% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 11.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 26.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| 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.
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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 17.8% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 49.3% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 29.2% | 19.1% | 2.5% | 26.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 15% | 10.3% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 50.4% | 39% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 71.5% | 67.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 67% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 27.8% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 0.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 1.3% | -16.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mantle Road was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Telegraph Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mantle Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Telegraph Hill and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 21 Jude Court, 4 Mantle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-08-19 | £442,934 |
| Apartment 13 Jude Court, 4 Mantle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-05-30 | £426,176 |
| Apartment 28 Jude Court, 4 Mantle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,750 | 2024-06-17 | £114,205 |
| Apartment 19 Jude Court, 4 Mantle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-12-15 | £286,008 |
| Apartment 24 Jude Court, 4 Mantle Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-11-23 | £124,211 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE4 2EX 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ann Bernadt Nursery School 29 Chandler Way , SE15 6DT | - not rated | 3,392 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 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Howson Road , Brockley SE4 2BB | - not rated | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Infant School St Norbert Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Academy Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatcham Wood School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 990 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,252 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowgate School Revelon Road , Brockley SE4 2PR | - not rated | 434 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , New Cross SE14 5SF | - not rated | 565 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Shepherd's Community School 71 Tressillian Road , Brockley SE4 1YA | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tansib Independent School 17 Dalrymple Road , Brockley SE4 2BQ | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldsmiths College, University of London New Cross , SE14 6NW | - not rated | 1,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parlez | Retail Unit, 16 Coulgate Street | 77 yd | |
| DHP | 14 Coulgate Street, London | 77 yd | |
| Matchbox Coffee Co Ltd | 2 Coulgate Street, London | 77 yd | |
| The Broca | 4 Coulgate Street, London | 77 yd | |
| Browns of Food Business | Browns of Brockley, 5A Coulgate Street | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley Social Club | 240-242 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 387 yd | |
| Wickham Arms | Flat At, Wickham Arms, 69 Upper Brockley Road | 611 yd | |
| Joyce | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 739 yd | |
| Waverley arms | Waverley Arms, 202 | 836 yd | |
| Skehans Freehouse | 1 Kitto Road, London | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu Spice | 8-9 Coulgate Street, London | 77 yd | |
| Nu Spice | 8-9 Coulgate Street, London | 77 yd | |
| MALEY'S Express | 95B Endwell Road, London | 123 yd | |
| Doorstep Bakery | 23 Brockley Cross, London | 143 yd | |
| City Noodles | Ground Floor Unit, 181 Brockley Road | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPAR | Spar Convenience Store, 4 Mantle Road | 2 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsbury's Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Langtry, 180 Brockley Road | 92 yd | |
| Sainsburys | Sainsbury's, 209-211 Mantle Road | 157 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | 215-223 Lewisham Way, London | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Hill Park ST. CATHERINES DRIVE | tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Haberdashers Askes Hatcham College (Sports Field) HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND HABERDASHER ASKES GROUND ST ASAPH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Hilly Fields EASTERN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 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 | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.