Inchmery Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 2NE 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 Inchmery Road, London, SE6 2NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 2NA, SE6 2LT, SE6 2NL, SE6 2NF, SE6 2LN, SE6 2NJ, SE6 2UF, SE6 2NR, SE6 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 2NE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 2NE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 39% | 48.5% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 37.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 57.3% | 50.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.1% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 14.2% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 11.2% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 49.2% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.3% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.2% | 19.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 18.8% |
| Other Black | 6.2% | 3.6% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 38.7% | 46.5% | 7.8% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 68.6% | 69.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 70.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 23.6% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 0.5% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Inchmery Road was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Inchmery Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Catford South and the 400th highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 52 Inchmery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2025-06-23 | £616,925 |
| 24 Inchmery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-06-28 | £471,882 |
| 38 Inchmery Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2024-06-26 | £1,057,272 |
| Ground Floor Flat 52 Inchmery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-01 | £571,066 |
| Flat 2 20 Inchmery Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-02-03 | £227,016 |
SE6 2NE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,872 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 | 5,159 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 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Junior School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torridon Primary School Hazelbank Road , SE6 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,120 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 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | - not rated | 1,896 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 | 3,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,889 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 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,000 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 532 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 108 Conisborough Crescent , Bellingham SE6 2SP | - not rated | 1,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate Cuisine | Ground Floor Unit, 120 Bromley Road | 262 yd | |
| Jerk Haven | Ground Floor Unit, 120 Bromley Road | 262 yd | |
| Very Nice | 114 Bromley Road, London | 272 yd | |
| Turkuaz Restaurant | 163 Bromley Road, London | 303 yd | |
| WE LOVE PASTA LTD | 27A Thornsbeach Road, Catford | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 740 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 761 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 815 yd | |
| Bottle Bar & Shop | 2 Catford Broadway, London | 862 yd | |
| Orange Buffalo | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Munchies | Access Business Centre, Bromley Road | 445 yd | |
| Curry Cottage | 284 Sangley Road, Catford | 558 yd | |
| Sangley Fish & Kebab House | 282 Sangley Road, Catford | 558 yd | |
| Big Mouth Food Court | 280 Sangley Road, Catford | 558 yd | |
| Floatin Buka Ltd | 38 Sangley Road, Catford | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co-op Store, 308-312 Sangley Road | 600 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 866 yd | |
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 923 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Lifestyle Centre (Abbotshall Road) PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION PLAYING FIELDS AND PAVILION ABBOTSHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 811 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 845 yd |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Prendergast School Grass Pitches BELLINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 1,020 yd | |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.