Braidwood Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1QX 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 Braidwood Road, London, SE6 1QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1QU, SE6 1SY, SE6 1BT, SE6 1BX, SE6 1BN, SE6 1SX, SE6 1BU, SE6 1XE, SE6 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 1QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 43.5% | 45.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 49.6% | 54.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 31.1% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 4.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.4% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 48.6% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 29.1% | 21% | -8.1% | 1.0% | 20.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 38.7% | 41.8% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 72.6% | 65% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 9.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 64.5% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 22.3% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 1.6% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braidwood Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Catford South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Braidwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £607,000 | 2025-01-31 | £636,449 |
| 24 Braidwood Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2024-08-22 | £858,830 |
| 26 Braidwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-09-29 | £777,587 |
| 12 Braidwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2021-09-08 | £712,675 |
| 56 Braidwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-02-17 | £567,321 |
SE6 1QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 1QX 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 | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,484 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 | 5,098 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 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 805 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 | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,754 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 | 2,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,136 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 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,897 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 , SE6 1AU | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salters Events | 46 Braidwood Road, London | 10 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 2 Muirkirk Road, Catford | 208 yd | |
| The HLC Cafe | Healthy Lifestyle Centre, Abbotshall Road | 244 yd | |
| Sandhurst Cafe | 4 Sandhurst Parade, Sandhurst Road | 259 yd | |
| Blendstar | Ground Floor Unit, 7 Sandhurst Market | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 280 yd | |
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 284 yd | |
| Big Mouth Food Court | 280 Sangley Road, Catford | 413 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 284 Sangley Road, Catford | 413 yd | |
| Sangley Fish & Kebab House | 282 Sangley Road, Catford | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 343 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 495 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 957 yd | |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.