Waters Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1UE 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 Waters Road, London, SE6 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1UF, BR1 5SG, SE6 1PN, SE6 1PJ, SE6 1PP, SE6 1UD, SE6 1UQ, SE6 1SB, SE6 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1UE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 55.5% | 53.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 1UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 45.7% | 54.5% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 31.6% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 6.7% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 45.2% | 44.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 18% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around SE6 1UE this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 28.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 18.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% 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 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 10.9% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 10.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 43.3% | 44% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 64.9% 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% | 64.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 8.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 64.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 2.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 1.9% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waters Road was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waters Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 314th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Waters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-06-21 | £202,792 |
| 62 Waters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-08-04 | £239,603 |
| 88 Waters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-12-17 | £270,249 |
| 90 Waters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-06-24 | £221,962 |
| 90 Waters Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-05-12 | £232,656 |
SE6 1UE area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 1UE 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 | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,464 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 | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangefield Primary School Glenbow Road , Downham BR1 4RP | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | 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 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,726 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 | 2,737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 4 Mind | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 344 yd | |
| The Apple Tree Community Cafe | Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road | 344 yd | |
| Downham Community (Wesley Halls) Assn | Downham Community Association, Wesley Halls Community Centre | 747 yd | |
| Downderry Food Bank | Downderry Childrens Centre, Shroffold Road | 769 yd | |
| Bellingham Bowling Club | Bellingham Bowling Company Ltd Pavilion, 183 Bellingham Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Downham Tavern | Downham Tavern, Downham Way | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway - Catford, Shell Petrol Station | 579 yd | |
| Verdant Fish & Grill | 348 Verdant Lane, London | 590 yd | |
| Chicken Star | Ground Floor Unit, 358 Verdant Lane | 590 yd | |
| Tams Kebab | Tam's Charcoal Grill, 350 Verdant Lane | 591 yd | |
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 888 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefoot Playing Field WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 211 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 276 yd | |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Downham Community Centre SHROFFOLD ROAD | 748 yd | |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 775 yd | |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.