Glenfarg Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 1XW 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 1XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 1XR, SE6 1XJ, SE6 1XT, SE6 1UR, SE6 1XD, SE6 1XX, SE6 1BS, SE6 1XZ, SE6 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 1XW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.7% | 52.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 40.3% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 43.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 55.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 28% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 51.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.3% | 15.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 14.8% |
| Other Black | 9.1% | 2.5% | -6.6% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49.7% | 57.5% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 71.5% 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 | 72.3% | 71.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 70.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 17.5% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 2.3% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenfarg Road was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.3% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenfarg Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 176th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2025-12-19 | £536,487 |
| 167 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-19 | £467,505 |
| 113 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £608,000 | 2024-11-01 | £634,357 |
| 101 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-10-18 | £650,811 |
| 85 Glenfarg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-11-28 | £604,201 |
SE6 1XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| 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 | 3,490 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 | 4,889 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 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 968 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 | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,997 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 | 2,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,060 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 | 1,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 261 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 254 yd | |
| Sandtastics Wraparound Care | Sandhurst Junior School, Minard Road | 254 yd | |
| MONSOON | 275 Brownhill Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Barvvs | 226 Brownhill Road, London | 333 yd | |
| Salters Events | 46 Braidwood Road, London | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 269 Brownhill Road, London | 287 yd | |
| Pizza ROma | Pizza Roma/ Burgers & Burritos/ Fat Boys/ The, 267 Brownhill Road | 291 yd | |
| Pharoah's Kitchen | 228 Brownhill Road, London | 331 yd | |
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 418 yd | |
| Jerk Scene | 4A Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter | Costcutter, 145 Ardgowan Road | 466 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 508 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 659 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 697 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Goldsmiths Community Centre CASTILLON ROAD | 1,072 yd | |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.