Primrose Close is in London and in Wandsworth district. SE6 3NR is located in the Downham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Close, London, SE6 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3NY, SE6 3NX, SE6 3NT, BR1 4LL, SE6 3NS, BR1 4LH, SE6 3AQ, SE6 3PW, BR1 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 3NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 51.8% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 48.2% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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 | 46.4% | 50.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 26.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -17.4% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 37.2% | 36.8% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 35.9% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.3% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around SE6 3NR this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 28.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 30.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 17.4% | 18% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 15.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 49.2% | 41.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 66.3% | 60.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 61% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 29.8% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 1.2% | -25.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Close was 172.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Catford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Catford South and the 188th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Primrose Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-16 | £252,109 |
| 23 Primrose Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-10-19 | £512,500 |
| 23 Primrose Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-07-01 | £479,545 |
| 15 Primrose Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2014-10-17 | £213,331 |
| 3 Primrose Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2014-05-23 | £525,882 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downderry Primary School Downderry Road , Downham BR1 5QL | 4out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 1,289 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 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,346 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 | 4,735 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 | 3,122 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,827 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 | 600 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Woodlands School Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drumbeat School and ASD Service Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Cafe | Phoenix Community Housing The Green Man, 355 Bromley Road | 406 yd | |
| Caffe Cinos | 5 Old Bromley Road, Bromley | 558 yd | |
| Honeypot African Restaurant and Bar | 442 Bromley Road, London | 572 yd | |
| Suruchi | 466 Bromley Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Downham Kebab | 458 Bromley Road, London | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN PLAICE | 7 Dunfield Road, Bellingham | 448 yd | |
| Kebab Town | 310 Bromley Road, London | 486 yd | |
| Wing It Up | Ground Floor Unit, 419 Bromley Road | 527 yd | |
| Metros | 452 Bromley Road, London | 586 yd | |
| Malar Spice Ltd | Malar Spice ltd, Ground Floor Unit | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 470 Bromley Road, London | 585 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Plc | Tesco, 480-486 Bromley Road | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 225 yd |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Ten-Em-Bee Sports Development Centre TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE TEN-EM-BEE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OLD BROMLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 764 yd |
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 821 yd | |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College (Closed) Winlaton Road | 835 yd | |
| Beckenham Place Park CALVERLEY CLOSE | tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Beckenham Place Park Golf Course (Closed) Beckenham Place Park | golf | 901 yd |
| Forster Memorial Park FOSTER PARK FOSTER PARK WHITEFOOT LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 1,025 yd | |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.