Datchet Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4BX is located in the Perry Vale 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 Datchet Road, London, SE6 4BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4DA, SE6 4LN, SE6 4LP, SE6 4DD, SE6 4LH, SE6 4DB, SE6 4EY, SE6 4LS, SE6 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 4BX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 49% | 55.6% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 51% | 44.4% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 4BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% 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 | 47.1% | 58.6% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 28.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 50.2% | 46.7% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 18.8% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 6.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 44.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 21.1% | 17.9% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 47.5% | 48.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 65.9% | 69% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 69.2% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 21.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.5% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 2.7% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Datchet Road was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Datchet Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 14th lowest crime rate of 826 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Datchet Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2025-11-25 | £486,167 |
| 18 Datchet Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2025-07-03 | £473,149 |
| 38 Datchet Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-03-26 | £663,125 |
| 27 Datchet Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-18 | £459,087 |
| 17 Datchet Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-01-03 | £530,500 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Datchet Road, London, SE6 4BX has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 23 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Datchet Road, London, SE6 4BX has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 23 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SE6 4BX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SE6 4BX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athelney Primary School Athelney Street , SE6 3LD | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,214 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 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,744 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Christian School 145 Perry Hill , Catford SE6 4LP | - not rated | 96 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School St George's Church Hall , Vancouver Road SE23 2AG | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill Pub | 78-80 Perry Hill, London | 119 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green | 467 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 483 yd | |
| Livesey Memorial Hall | 225 Perry Hill, London | 538 yd | |
| Glory Days Community Group | New Testament Church Of God, 159 Perry Rise | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 694 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 776 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 834 yd | |
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 930 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Take Away House | 57 Perry Hill, London | 402 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaways | 49 Perry Hill, London | 402 yd | |
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 439 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 483 yd | |
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 133 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 363 yd | |
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 860 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 918 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 167 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 490 yd | |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 580 yd | |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School (Closed) Mayow Road | 1,028 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 | 1,066 yd |
| Home Park PORTHCAWE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.