Ardgowan Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1AJ is located in the Hither Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ardgowan Road, London, SE6 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1AQ, SE6 1NS, SE6 1AH, SE13 6UB, SE6 1AG, SE6 1AX, SE13 6TW, SE13 6TP, SE13 6UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 49.6% | 52% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.6% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 45.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.9% | 61.5% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 26.6% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 4.6% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 48.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 4.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.5% 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 | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 5.7% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.8% | 11.1% | -7.7% | 1.0% | 10.1% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 7.7% | 6.0% | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| White | 39.9% | 43.5% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -37.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 60.9% | 59.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 15.3% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 4.8% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 59.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 24.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 3.9% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardgowan Road was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.8% lower than the Hither Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ardgowan Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Hither Green and the 159th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ardgowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £970,000 | 2024-10-28 | £1,010,059 |
| 6 Ardgowan Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2023-07-27 | £1,242,037 |
| 1 Ardgowan Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £624,000 | 2022-12-15 | £615,410 |
| 1 Ardgowan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2022-12-15 | £260,366 |
| 10C Ardgowan Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-27 | £296,838 |
SE6 1AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 SE6 1AJ 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 | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,522 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 | 4,608 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Junior School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Manor Infant School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Junior School Newstead Road , SE12 0SJ | - not rated | 798 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H's Cafe | 268 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 175 yd | |
| Cool Breeze | 266-268 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 175 yd | |
| Last Outpost | Ground Floor Unit, 254 Hither Green Lane | 217 yd | |
| MONSOON | 275 Brownhill Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Chicken & Peri Peri Ltd | 272 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 175 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 252 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 175 yd | |
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 316 yd | |
| Top Hut Pizza & Chicken | 403 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 353 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 749 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 762 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 353 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 640 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 990 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.