Firhill Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 3SF 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 Firhill Road, London, SE6 3SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 3SG, SE6 3SS, SE6 3HG, SE6 3SE, SE6 3HS, SE6 3HQ, SE6 3SB, SE6 3HD, SE6 3SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 3SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47% | 49.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 47.6% | 45.6% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 32.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.1% | 20.7% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 35.9% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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 | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 17.7% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 15.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 11.8% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 47.9% | 35.6% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 77.2% | 68% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 7.1% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 68% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.6% | 23.8% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0.6% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firhill Road was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Firhill Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 359th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Firhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-05-05 | £425,052 |
| 118 Firhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-04-16 | £456,003 |
| 132 Firhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-04-09 | £439,114 |
| 118 Firhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-08-03 | £315,449 |
| 116 Firhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-04-27 | £607,280 |
SE6 3SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SE6 3SF 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,863 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 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elfrida Primary School Elfrida Crescent , Bellingham SE6 3EN | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 1,091 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 | 1,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bonus Pastor Catholic College Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley Lennard Road , BR3 1QR | 4out of 4 | 2,193 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 | 4,282 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 | 2,089 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,913 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 4,427 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 | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate School Lushington Road , Bellingham SE6 3WG | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,605 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 | 160 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green | 504 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn Cinema & Cafe | Lower Ground Floor, Randlesdown Road | 536 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Bellingham Leisure And Lifestyle Centre, 5 Randlesdown Road | 536 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 24 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 538 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 695 yd | |
| Bellingham Ex-servicemen's club | Bellingham Club, Allerford Road | 785 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Fish Bar | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 536 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 26 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 536 yd | |
| Morleys Bellingham | 50 Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 536 yd | |
| Baburchi | 4A Randlesdown Road, Bellingham | 536 yd | |
| Chicken World | 305 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 401 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 459 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 96 yd |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 448 yd | |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 746 yd | |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| The Bridge Leisure Centre THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE THE BRIDGE SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 947 yd | |
| Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre Kangley Bridge Road | indoor bowls | 956 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.