Rubens Street is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4DH 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 Rubens Street, London, SE6 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4DJ, SE6 4DD, SE6 4BY, SE6 4DG, SE6 4DQ, SE6 4DL, SE6 4DB, SE6 4DF, SE6 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 4DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.3% | 52.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 36.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 58.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 9.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31.3% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 51.4% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 11% | 8.5% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 23.6% | 21.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 20.8% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 45.3% | 48.5% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 75.2% | 69.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 70.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 1.3% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 0.7% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rubens Street was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Bellingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rubens Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Bellingham and the 79th lowest crime rate of 826 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rubens Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-04-05 | £648,326 |
| 3A Rubens Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-28 | £372,012 |
| 2 Rubens Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-10-14 | £565,374 |
| 20 Rubens Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £668,500 | 2022-07-08 | £717,893 |
| 9A Rubens Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-10-01 | £327,564 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Rubens Street, London, SE6 4DH has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 16 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 Rubens Street, London, SE6 4DH has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 16 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 4DH 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 4DH 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 5,393 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 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adamsrill Primary School Adamsrill Road , Sydenham SE26 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road , Bell Green SE26 5AD | 3out of 4 | 951 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 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill School Sedgehill Road , SE6 3QW | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,708 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 | 3,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 4,069 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 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 3,623 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,799 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 | 263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory House Private School 61 Bromley Road , Catford SE6 2UA | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak Rru 25 Bromley Road , SE6 2TS | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 265 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 433 yd | |
| Kings Church | Catford Hill, London | 551 yd | |
| McDonalds | Bell Green Retail Park, Bell Green | 567 yd | |
| Christ Church Kitchen | The Unified Reform Church Christ Church, 15 Bellingham Green | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 52 Perry Rise | 860 yd | |
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 888 yd | |
| The Bell Flex | The Bell, 59 Bell Green | 904 yd | |
| The Fellowship Inn | Fellowship Inn, Randlesdown Road | 920 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 401 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Take Away House | 57 Perry Hill, London | 345 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaways | 49 Perry Hill, London | 345 yd | |
| Perry Hill Fish Bar | 10 Perry Hill, London | 400 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 433 yd | |
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 193 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 And 2, Bell Green Retail Park | 436 yd | |
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 786 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op, 36-40 Randlesdown Road | 859 yd | |
| Lidl | 237-249 Southend Lane, Bellingham | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 3 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Firhill Road Recreation Ground FIRHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| The Livesey Sports And Social Club (Closed) Livesey Memorial Hall Livesey Memorial Hall Perry Hill | 642 yd | |
| Brent Knoll School PERRY RISE | 747 yd | |
| Brookhowse Community Centre (Closed) Brookehowse Road | 923 yd | |
| Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre RANDLESDOWN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,085 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 97.0% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.0% |
| 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 | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 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.