Redfern Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 2BH is located in the Rushey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redfern Road, London, SE6 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 2BQ, SE6 2DJ, SE6 2BG, SE6 2ER, SE6 1AP, SE6 2EZ, SE6 2DH, SE6 2HU, SE6 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 2BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.8% 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 | 56.3% | 56.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 24.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -19.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 48.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 15.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 41.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.7% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 17.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 15.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 19.1% | 12.2% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 11.2% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 44.8% | 36.9% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 64.8% | 58.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 10.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 58.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 23.9% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 2.3% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redfern Road was 272.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.7% higher than the Hither Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redfern Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hither Green and the 82nd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Redfern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-31 | £245,318 |
| 32 Redfern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2019-05-03 | £226,329 |
| 57 Redfern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2018-09-07 | £286,984 |
| 57 Redfern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2013-10-14 | £268,671 |
| 47 Redfern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-09-28 | £223,967 |
SE6 2BH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
SE6 2BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE6 2BH 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,772 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 | 4,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,294 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 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Green School Beacon Road , SE13 6EH | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhurst Primary School Minard Road , Catford SE6 1NW | 3out of 4 | 939 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 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 3,059 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 | 2,243 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 | 1,269 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 2,175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modhu's Ktchen | Modhu's Kitchen, 174 Brownhill Road | 108 yd | |
| Barvvs | 226 Brownhill Road, London | 260 yd | |
| Mountsfield Park Cafe | The Lodge Mountsfield Park, Stainton Road | 389 yd | |
| Libaron | Lilywhite Restaurant, 290 Sangley Road | 426 yd | |
| Lily White Restaurant | Lilywhite Restaurant, 290 Sangley Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 610 yd | |
| Drink at Bob's | 214 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green | 693 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 708 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 709 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharoah's Kitchen | 228 Brownhill Road, London | 264 yd | |
| Eat Alien Pizza | 88 Brownhill Road, London | 292 yd | |
| Morleys | Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market | 424 yd | |
| Big Mouth Food Court | 280 Sangley Road, Catford | 426 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 284 Sangley Road, Catford | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge | 598 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 725 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 781 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Hither Green) CHERRYWOOD LODGE CHERRYWOOD LODGE BIRDWOOD AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| The London Training Box (Closed) Hither Green Lane | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.