Hawstead Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4JL is located in the Rushey Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawstead Road, London, SE6 4JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4JW, SE6 4JJ, SE6 4TT, SE6 4JN, SE6 4TS, SE13 7HQ, SE13 7HH, SE13 7HJ, SE6 4JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE6 4JL 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 | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 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 4JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 53% | 53% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 34.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 53.1% | 51.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.8% | 9.9% | -6.9% | 1.0% | 8.9% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 41.3% | 59.5% | 18.2% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 68% | 57% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 23.9% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| 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 | 65.3% | 56.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 26.1% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 2.4% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawstead Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Ladywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawstead Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ladywell and the 211th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Hawstead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2025-03-21 | £756,473 |
| 25 Hawstead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2022-03-29 | £607,154 |
| 23 Hawstead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-10-09 | £702,210 |
| 73 Hawstead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2020-08-12 | £584,164 |
| 51 Hawstead Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2019-08-21 | £511,297 |
SE6 4JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | 4out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach Primary School Nelgarde Road , SE6 4TP | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 329 Lewisham High Street , SE13 6NX | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordonbrock Primary School Amyruth Road , London SE4 1HQ | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushey Green Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LA | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Culverley Road , Catford SE6 2LD | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College Pepys Road , SE14 5SF | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Hill School Dacres Road , Forest Hill SE23 2XN | 2out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,185 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 | 462 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Learning School Capital House , RUSHEY GREEN SE6 4AS | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education-My Life Matters 5 Rosenthal Road , Catford SE6 2BX | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young Women's Hub Brownhill Road , Brownhill Road SE6 1AU | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| TLG Lewisham 1 Cornmill Lane , Elmira Street SE13 7FY | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nes's Cafe | 18 Rushey Green, London | 188 yd | |
| Life Support | Ground Floor And First Floor And Second Floor, 77-79 Rushey Green | 269 yd | |
| Funky Bee lounge | Funky Bee Lounge, 77A Rushey Green | 272 yd | |
| Nandos | 74-76 Rushey Green, London | 273 yd | |
| Admiral Casino | 116-118 Rushey Green, London | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catford Fairytop | Ground Floor Unit, 108-110 Rushey Green | 317 yd | |
| The London & Rye | London & Rye, 109 Rushey Green | 356 yd | |
| Catford Mews | 32 Winslade Way, London | 410 yd | |
| Twerk 'N' Jerk Limited | Black Horse And Harrow, 167-169 Rushey Green | 555 yd | |
| Silks | 179-181 Rushey Green, London | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patty Palace | 70-72 Rushey Green, London | 239 yd | |
| Metro's Fried Chicken | 21-23 Rushey Green, London | 253 yd | |
| Chick Chicken | 81 Rushey Green, London | 312 yd | |
| Grill Kebab | 111A Rushey Green, London | 312 yd | |
| Lewisham Best Kebab | 391 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 11-13 Winslade Way, London | 410 yd | |
| Tesco | 14-21 Winslade Way, London | 410 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 735 yd | |
| Co-op Late Store | Co-op Lateshop, 206 Hither Green Lane | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena Ladywell Arena SILVERMERE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Fit4Less (Catford) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Skyline Gym (Closed) RUSHEY GREEN | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Ladywell Park (Closed) Malyons Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Ladywell Fields MALYONS ROAD | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 551 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 844 yd |
| Mountsfield Park MOUNTSFIELD PARK MOUNTSFIELD PARK STAINTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Ladywell Leisure Centre (Closed) Lewisham High Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.