Verdant Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1LG 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 Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1JE, SE6 1HT, SE6 1JQ, SE6 1HJ, SE6 1HP, SE6 1JG, SE6 1NQ, SE6 1JW, SE6 1JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1LG is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 46.2% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 53.8% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 46.6% | 52.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 30.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50% | 44.9% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
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 52.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 23.4% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 5.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 6.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 52.3% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 18.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 15.9% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 18.6% | 7.4% | 1.0% | 17.6% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 55.2% | 51.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 71.6% | 64.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 64.8% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 23.6% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.6% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verdant Lane was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Verdant Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 291st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2025-02-24 | £828,640 |
| 102 Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-01-17 | £611,004 |
| 146 Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-03-25 | £421,306 |
| 116A Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2021-05-21 | £333,163 |
| 146 Verdant Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2016-02-15 | £403,642 |
SE6 1LG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,961 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 | 5,172 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 | 257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baring Primary School Linchmere Road , SE12 0NB | 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 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,691 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 | 1,667 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,007 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 | 516 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 | 1,340 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,681 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanderlust Eatery | 88 Verdant Lane, London | 273 yd | |
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 396 yd | |
| Sandtastics Wraparound Care | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 396 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 107 St Mildreds Road, London | 504 yd | |
| All 4 Mind | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summerfield Pub | 60 Baring Road, London | 846 yd | |
| The Crown | Flat At, The Crown, 117 Burnt Ash Hill | 1,085 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 | 581 yd | |
| Happy House | 401 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 581 yd | |
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 778 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 364 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northbrook Park RONVER ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 796 yd | |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.