Catford Island is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 2DD is located in the Rushey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catford Island, London, SE6 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 2JH, SE6 2HP, SE6 2DT, SE6 2HN, SE6 4BD, SE6 4BE, SE6 2EG, SE6 2LE, SE6 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 2DD, 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 | 45% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 55% | 47.2% | -7.8% | 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 2DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 63.9% | 57.3% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 30.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89%) 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 | 53% | 61.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 27.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.3% | 17% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 39.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.8% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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 | 2% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 21.4% | 19.2% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 6.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 11.1% | 3.1% | -8.0% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 43.9% | 52.1% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.5% | 52% | 9.5% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 24% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.7% | 5.3% | -14.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 4.7% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catford Island was 669.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 458.0% higher than the Ladywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catford Island has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Ladywell and the 16th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Catford Island, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,950,000 | 2015-11-13 | £9,271,919 |
SE6 2DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2DD 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,527 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 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,293 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 | 727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,261 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 963 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 221 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 485 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Lionesses | Dalton Chiropody Centre, 28 Sangley Road | 103 yd | |
| The Real Turkish | 195 Rushey Green, London | 134 yd | |
| UCKG Soup Kitchen (Catford Soup Kitchen) | 1 Bromley Road, London | 165 yd | |
| Flourish Kitchen | 3 Brownhill Road, London | 199 yd | |
| Lewisham Theatre | Broadway Theatre, The Broadway Theatre | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 123 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 134 yd | |
| Catford Mews | 32 Winslade Way, London | 284 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 294 yd | |
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floatin Buka Ltd | 38 Sangley Road, Catford | 115 yd | |
| Seoulfood | 38 Sangley Road, Catford | 115 yd | |
| Morleys | 165 Rushey Green, London | 134 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Brownhill Road, London | 174 yd | |
| Taste of China | 13 Brownhill Road, London | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 284 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 580 yd | |
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 539 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 979 yd |
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.