Southend Lane is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 3RR 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 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3RJ, SE6 3QU, SE6 3DP, SE6 3RH, SE6 3EJ, SE6 3QR, SE6 3QT, SE6 3QS, SE6 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 3RR is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 46.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 53.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 3RR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 37.3% | 47.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 32.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.7% | 6.3% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.6% | 56.1% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 10.9% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 25% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 16.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 9% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.1% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 18.1% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 16.5% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 55% | 35% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 74.3% | 61.2% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 12.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 10.3% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.4% | 61.4% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 24.9% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 0.9% | -20.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Lane was 117.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southend Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 323rd highest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185 Southend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-07-29 | £537,174 |
| 173 Southend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £321,809 | 2024-04-08 | £362,163 |
| 191 Southend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £341,000 | 2021-04-21 | £385,399 |
| 205 Southend Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2014-12-09 | £432,060 |
| 161 Southend Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2014-06-27 | £393,270 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE6 3RR 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elfrida Infant School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Dunfield Road , SE6 3RD | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School Beachborough Road , BR1 5RL | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 937 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 | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,799 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 5,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 4,571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 152 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckenham Convent School 79 Foxglove Road , BR3 2BH | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth First CIO | Dumps Adventure Playground, 14 Oakview Road | 219 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd | Sedgehill Secondary School, Sedgehill Road | 431 yd | |
| BELLINGHAM YOUTH CLUB | Bellingham Gateway Youth And Community, 185 Brookehowse Road | 507 yd | |
| Aytens Cafe | 295 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 563 yd | |
| Christ Church Kitchen | The Unified Reform Church Christ Church, 15 Bellingham Green | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 722 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 801 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 836 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN PLAICE | 7 Dunfield Road, Bellingham | 382 yd | |
| Chicken World | 305 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 563 yd | |
| Kebab Town | 310 Bromley Road, London | 756 yd | |
| Bellingham Fish Bar | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 801 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 551 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgehill School (Closed) Sedgehill Road | 434 yd | |
| Sedgehill School SEDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Sydenham High School Gdst Sports Ground WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 600 yd | |
| Catford Wanderers Sports Club BECKENHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Metro Flex Gym UNIT A6 UNIT A6 WORSLEY BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Crystal Palace Fc Academy Copers Cope Road | artificial grass pitch | 813 yd |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 822 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.