Stainton Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1AR is located in the Hither Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stainton Road, London, SE6 1AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE13 6UH, SE13 6UJ, SE13 6UL, SE13 6UU, SE13 6UW, SE13 6US, SE13 6UN, SE13 6UT, SE13 6UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 1AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 SE6 1AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 49.4% | 56.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 27.5% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 50.3% | 53.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35.4% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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 55.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 14.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 55.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 21.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 15% | 13% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 10.9% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 45.1% | 42.3% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 60.1% | 61.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.6% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.5% | 62.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 20.4% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 4.2% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stainton Road was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% higher than the Hither Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stainton Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hither Green and the 321st highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 64 Stainton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-18 | £386,510 |
| Flat 2 66 Stainton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-05 | £381,356 |
| Flat 3 68 Stainton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-10-31 | £385,517 |
| Flat 5 64 Stainton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2022-06-09 | £405,481 |
| 76 Stainton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-09 | £506,670 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 2,851 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 | 4,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Community 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 | 1,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountsfield Park Cafe | The Lodge Mountsfield Park, Stainton Road | 45 yd | |
| Saka Maka | 226 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 274 yd | |
| Found Hope | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 288 yd | |
| Good to Go | 216 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 288 yd | |
| Hither Green Baptist Church | Street Record, Theodore Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 292 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 883 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 1,007 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 1,061 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malai Thai | 230 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 274 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 192 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 379 yd | |
| Frying Squad | 194 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 379 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 417 yd | |
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 231 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 326 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 823 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 1,084 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 161 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,093 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 | 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.