Fordel Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1XS 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 Fordel Road, London, SE6 1XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1XP, SE6 1XU, SE6 1XN, SE6 1XY, SE6 1XH, SE6 1DD, SE6 1AT, SE6 1DQ, SE6 1UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE6 1XS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 49.5% | 49.5% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1XS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 32.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 8.9% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 52.5% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 8.6% | 1.7% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 26.3% | 17.9% | -8.4% | 1.0% | 16.9% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 48.8% | 48.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | -32.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 75.8% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67% | 75.8% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 21.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 0.4% | -8.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 0.4% | -18.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fordel Road was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fordel Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Fordel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-10-11 | £818,623 |
| 11 Fordel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,555 | 2022-04-08 | £640,357 |
| 53 Fordel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £668,000 | 2022-01-28 | £756,159 |
| 17 Fordel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-04-12 | £782,524 |
| 33 Fordel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-23 | £443,743 |
SE6 1XS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SE6 1XS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,102 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 | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,230 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 4out of 4 | 1,032 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 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,578 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barvvs | 226 Brownhill Road, London | 150 yd | |
| Modhu's Ktchen | Modhu's Kitchen, 174 Brownhill Road | 239 yd | |
| Sandhurst Cafe | 4 Sandhurst Parade, Sandhurst Road | 261 yd | |
| Blendstar | Ground Floor Unit, 7 Sandhurst Market | 287 yd | |
| MONSOON | 275 Brownhill Road, London | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 880 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 915 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 945 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 951 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharoah's Kitchen | 228 Brownhill Road, London | 151 yd | |
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 236 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 284 yd | |
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 287 yd | |
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 312 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 634 yd | |
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 697 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 914 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 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.