Athelney Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 3LD 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 Athelney Street, London, SE6 3LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3HF, SE6 3SA, SE6 3SD, SE6 3TQ, SE6 3JT, SE6 3LB, SE6 3TL, SE6 3JS, SE6 3TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 3LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 3LD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 41.7% | 47% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 51.7% | 49.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 26.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 12.2% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 28% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 26.4% | 14.8% | 1.6% | 24.8% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 43.4% | 24.3% | -19.1% | 81.4% | -57.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 67% | 56.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 56.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 33.9% | 31.1% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 0.5% | -16.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 22.9% | 1.7% | 21.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Athelney Street was 428.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 159.9% higher than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Athelney Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 33rd highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61A Athelney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-22 | £250,574 |
| 65 Athelney Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2022-03-18 | £426,711 |
| 61A Athelney Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2012-09-18 | £243,818 |
| 45 Athelney Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2007-06-11 | £511,652 |
| 55 Athelney Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2006-07-28 | £439,854 |
SE6 3LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3LD 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 3,999 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 | 1,882 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,594 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,734 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Kitchen | The Unified Reform Church Christ Church, 15 Bellingham Green | 323 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Bellingham Leisure And Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road | 338 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 24 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Velma's Caribbean Kitchen | 16 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Catford Katsu Shoku Ltd | 10 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 341 yd | |
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 655 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Fish Bar | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Morleys Bellingham | 50 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Baburchi | 4A Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 338 yd | |
| Mobile Munchies | Access Business Centre, Bromley Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 282 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 651 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 772 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 380 yd | |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 995 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.