Further Green Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1JQ is located in the Hither Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Further Green Road, London, SE6 1JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1JG, SE6 1JE, SE6 1JW, SE6 1LG, SE6 1JJ, SE6 1JF, SE6 1HT, SE6 1HJ, SE6 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 1JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 41.6% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 41.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 46.8% | 55.7% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 31.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 12.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 6.7% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 50.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 17.1% | 16.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.7% | 13.3% | -8.4% | 1.0% | 12.3% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 7.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 38.5% | 39.5% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 70.9% | 68.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.3% | 68.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 21.3% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 1.5% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Further Green Road was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Downham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Further Green Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Downham and the 139th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Further Green Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-05 | £514,769 |
| 114 Further Green Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2020-03-20 | £456,927 |
| 112 Further Green Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-12-19 | £624,260 |
| 62 Further Green Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £311,808 | 2017-08-01 | £381,421 |
| 2B Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-07-17 | £1,435,495 |
SE6 1JQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1JQ 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,033 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 | 5,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Greenwich Middle Park Avenue , Eltham SE9 5EQ | 4out of 4 | 2,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,679 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 | 1,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderlust Eatery | 88 Verdant Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 107 St Mildreds Road, London | 473 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 474 yd | |
| Sandtastics Wraparound Care | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 474 yd | |
| MRC Caribbean and European Cuisine | 70 Baring Road, London | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 742 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazran's Indian & Punjabi Grill | 90 Verdant Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Top Hut Pizza & Chicken | 403 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 561 yd | |
| Happy House | 401 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 561 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 58 Baring Road, London | 742 yd | |
| Kashi Indian Dining | 62 Baring Road, London | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 466 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 1,042 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 847 yd | |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.