Swallands Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 3HY is located in the Bellingham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham West and Penge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swallands Road, London, SE6 3HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3HX, SE6 3ES, SE6 3HZ, SE6 3HU, SE6 3ET, SE6 3JA, SE6 3TT, SE6 3TW, SE6 3EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 3HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 52.8% | 53.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 3HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 40.5% | 46.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 34.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.2% | 45.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 34.1% | 21.3% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 37.7% | 13.6% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 19% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 16.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 50% | 39.9% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 66.7% | 72.2% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 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 | 65.4% | 72% | 6.6% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 22.9% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1.5% | -8.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 1.2% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallands Road was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Swallands Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 358th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Swallands Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2021-05-14 | £431,204 |
| 22 Swallands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-03-11 | £432,788 |
| 26 Swallands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-11-20 | £429,860 |
| 4 Swallands Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2011-03-31 | £452,473 |
| 1 Swallands Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2008-01-18 | £523,130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,373 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 | 2,401 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 587 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLINGHAM YOUTH CLUB | Bellingham Gateway Youth And Community, 185 Brookehowse Road | 106 yd | |
| Christ Church Kitchen | The Unified Reform Church Christ Church, 15 Bellingham Green | 359 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn Cinema & Cafe | Lower Ground Floor, Randlesdown Road | 391 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Bellingham Leisure And Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road | 391 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 24 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 382 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 390 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Fish Bar | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 391 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 391 yd | |
| Morleys Bellingham | 50 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 391 yd | |
| Baburchi | 4A Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 391 yd | |
| Wok Express | Wok Express Food Ltd, 261 Bromley Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 353 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 688 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 193 yd | |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 832 yd | |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Metro Flex Gym UNIT A6 UNIT A6 WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Conisborough College CONISBOROUGH CRESCENT | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.