Killearn Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1BW is located in the Catford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Killearn Road, London, SE6 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1BS, SE6 1QY, SE6 1XD, SE6 1QZ, SE6 1UR, SE6 1SU, SE6 1RA, SE6 1SX, SE6 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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% | 54.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 37.9% | 38.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 49.3% | 53% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 23.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 39.6% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.6% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.3% | 19.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| White | 43.8% | 42.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 70.3% | 65.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 13.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 10.7% |
| 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 | 69% | 65.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20.8% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 0.6% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 10.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Killearn Road was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Killearn Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 194th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 250.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Killearn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2026-02-23 | £390,000 |
| 100 Killearn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2021-12-09 | £558,122 |
| 144 Killearn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-07-16 | £660,401 |
| 126 Killearn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2021-06-30 | £637,467 |
| 108 Killearn Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £541,000 | 2021-06-04 | £621,387 |
SE6 1BW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE6 1BW 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,617 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 | 5,077 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 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 607 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,806 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 | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,217 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 | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salters Events | 46 Braidwood Road, London | 256 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 303 yd | |
| Sandtastics Wraparound Care | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 303 yd | |
| The HLC Cafe | Healthy Lifestyle Centre, Abbotshall Road | 378 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 2 Muirkirk Road, Catford | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 447 yd | |
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 474 yd | |
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 478 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 482 yd | |
| Pharoah's Kitchen | 228 Brownhill Road, London | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 314 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 531 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.