Evans Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1QQ 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 Evans Road, London, SE6 1QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1QH, SE6 1UH, SE6 1PF, SE6 1QJ, SE6 1UQ, SE6 1PH, BR1 5SF, SE6 1PD, SE6 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1QQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population 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 | 56.6% | 57.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 43.4% | 42.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 1QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 49.6% | 55.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 28.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.1% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 22.9% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 16.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 28.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 15.2% | 3.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 9.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black African | 20.7% | 29.5% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 27.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 19.2% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 18.2% |
| Other Black | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 31.2% | 25.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 66.8% | 65.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 65.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 26.8% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 1.8% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evans Road was 344.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.6% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evans Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 54th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 191.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Evans Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-11-06 | £252,264 |
| 46 Evans Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £391,250 | 2020-09-04 | £451,344 |
| 62 Evans Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2007-12-07 | £281,779 |
| 90 Evans Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-03-27 | £249,825 |
| 98 Evans Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2004-10-29 | £300,477 |
SE6 1QQ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE6 1QQ 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 | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster Park Primary School Boundfield Road , SE6 1PQ | - not rated | 84 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Primary Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malory School Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,187 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 | 3,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 2,554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 3,086 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School 49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD | - not rated | 643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendragon School Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 4 Mind | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 219 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Community Cafe | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 219 yd | |
| St Luke's Church | St Lukes Church Hall, Northover | 731 yd | |
| Leisure Connection Limited | Downham Health And Leisure Centre, Moorside Road | 936 yd | |
| Bellingham Bowling Club | Bellingham Bowling Company Ltd Pavilion, 183 Bellingham Road | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 326 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 331 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 331 yd | |
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 347 yd | |
| Morleys | 453 Downham Way, Bromley | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 223 yd | |
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 956 yd | |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.