Glenfarg Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1XH 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 Glenfarg Road, London, SE6 1XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1UP, SE6 1XN, SE6 1XP, SE6 1XE, SE6 1DQ, SE6 1DH, SE6 1XS, SE6 1BN, SE6 1DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1XH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53.7% | 52.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 47.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 44.9% | 45.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 42.8% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (88%) 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% | 60% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 28% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 13.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 6.8% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 46.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 23.4% | 17.2% | -6.2% | 1.0% | 16.2% |
| Other Black | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 38.6% | 48.9% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 8.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 63.8% | 57.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 16.7% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.3% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 57.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 30.9% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 1.4% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenfarg Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenfarg Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 175th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2026-01-16 | £573,293 |
| 26 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-04-26 | £607,715 |
| 20 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-10-30 | £728,866 |
| 8 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £604,200 | 2022-12-09 | £628,534 |
| 22 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-15 | £603,010 |
SE6 1XH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 1XH 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 4,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 5,418 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 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 847 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 2,015 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 | 2,597 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,880 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 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,636 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 | 502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 959 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst Cafe | 4 Sandhurst Parade, Sandhurst Road | 127 yd | |
| Blendstar | Ground Floor Unit, 7 Sandhurst Market | 157 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar | 2 Muirkirk Road, Catford | 193 yd | |
| Libaron | Lilywhite Restaurant, 290 Sangley Road | 242 yd | |
| Lily White Restaurant | Lilywhite Restaurant, 290 Sangley Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 906 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 915 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 917 yd | |
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 1,006 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 108 yd | |
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 157 yd | |
| Big Mouth Food Court | 280 Sangley Road, Catford | 260 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 284 Sangley Road, Catford | 260 yd | |
| Sangley Fish & Kebab House | 282 Sangley Road, Catford | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 195 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 683 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 771 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 1,038 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,090 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,094 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 | 96.9% |
| 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 | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.