Thornsbeach Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1EY 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 Thornsbeach Road, London, SE6 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1HD, SE6 1BL, SE6 1EU, SE6 1ER, SE6 1HB, SE6 1SL, SE6 1SJ, SE6 1HA, SE6 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.1% | 52.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 47.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 43% | 35.8% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 44.5% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 51.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 28.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.5% | 19.3% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 33.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 7.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 12.8% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 24.3% | 13.8% | -10.5% | 1.0% | 12.8% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 44.5% | 42.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -38.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 67.7% | 63.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.2% | 9.3% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 8.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 63.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 27.3% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 2.4% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 1.4% | -19.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornsbeach Road was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornsbeach Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 131st lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Thornsbeach Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-12-15 | £788,928 |
| 123A Thornsbeach Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-03-15 | £497,219 |
| 115 Thornsbeach Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £479,500 | 2020-01-17 | £577,044 |
| 117 Thornsbeach Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £628,000 | 2019-12-11 | £748,906 |
| 111 Thornsbeach Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-07-29 | £619,412 |
SE6 1EY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,366 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 | 5,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Junior School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,425 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 | 3,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,352 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Bowling Club | Bellingham Bowling Company Ltd Pavilion, 183 Bellingham Road | 225 yd | |
| WE LOVE PASTA LTD | 27A Thornsbeach Road, Catford | 261 yd | |
| The HLC Cafe | Healthy Lifestyle Centre, Abbotshall Road | 319 yd | |
| Salters Events | 46 Braidwood Road, London | 471 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 2 Muirkirk Road, Catford | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 946 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 576 yd | |
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 614 yd | |
| Big Mouth Food Court | 280 Sangley Road, Catford | 632 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 284 Sangley Road, Catford | 632 yd | |
| Sangley Fish & Kebab House | 282 Sangley Road, Catford | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 604 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 778 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 919 yd | |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.