Blythe Vale is in London and in Lewisham district. SE6 4NP 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 Blythe Vale, London, SE6 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE6 4NR, SE23 2AS, SE6 4NJ, SE6 4XD, SE23 2HT, SE6 4NH, SE6 4NN, SE6 4NQ, SE6 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE6 4NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 56.6% | 54.5% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.4% | 45.5% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 49.3% | 58.1% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 27.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 45.4% | 52.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 31% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 17.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 4.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 8.3% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 53.8% | 22.7% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 1.2% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46% 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% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 16.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 15.9% |
| Other Black | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 41.3% | 46% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -35.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.4% 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% | 68.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 6.4% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.1% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 68.6% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21.2% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 1.3% | -21.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blythe Vale was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Ladywell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blythe Vale has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ladywell and the 90th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Blythe Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £738,000 | 2021-09-30 | £866,062 |
| 45 Blythe Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2020-12-10 | £870,846 |
| 21 Blythe Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-06-14 | £927,608 |
| 15 Blythe Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2019-04-04 | £821,671 |
| 39 Blythe Vale, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2019-03-27 | £733,859 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 4out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathfern Primary School Rathfern Road , Catford SE6 4NL | 4out of 4 | 155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School Brockley Park , Forest Hill SE23 1PS | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilmorie Primary School Kilmorie Road , SE23 2SP | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalmain Primary School Grove Close , Brockley Rise SE23 1AS | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Conisborough College Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham School Dartmouth Road , SE26 4RD | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sedgehill Academy Sedgehill Road , Lewisham SE6 3QW | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,630 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 | 1,131 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | 2out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's College Stanstead Road , Catford SE6 4TY | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 943 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose House Montessori School The Chapel-on-the-Hill , South Road SE23 2UJ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenvale School Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brent Knoll School Perry Rise , SE23 2QU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Church | Catford Hill, London | 158 yd | |
| YM Cafe Ltd (T/A Jonnies 2) | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 244 yd | |
| Marchetti | 315 Stanstead Road, Catford | 244 yd | |
| Sema's Cafe | 2 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 260 yd | |
| The Honor Oak | 1 St Germans Road, London | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Hill Tavern | The Blythe Hotel, 319 Stanstead Road | 234 yd | |
| Orange Buffalo | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 788 yd | |
| The Catford Bridge Tavern | Catford Bridge Tavern Station Approach, Catford Road | 788 yd | |
| Bottle Bar & Shop | 2 Catford Broadway, London | 908 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro's | 337 Stanstead Road, Catford | 156 yd | |
| Lucky Family | 91 Catford Hill, London | 212 yd | |
| Fantastic Morley | 307 Stanstead Road, Catford | 244 yd | |
| The Jerk Valley Of London | 297 Stanstead Road, Catford | 244 yd | |
| Morleys | 5 St Georges Parade, Perry Hill | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 107-113 Stanstead Road, Catford | 121 yd | |
| Tesco | 87-91 Perry Hill, London | 616 yd | |
| Sainsburys Catford Station | Grosvenor Court, Adenmore Road | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elms Lane Playing Field ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE PLAYING FIELDS ELM LANE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Rutland Walk Sports And Social Club RUTLAND WALK | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Dunstans College Sports Centre STANSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Blackheath Hockey And Catford & Cyphers Cricket Club RUBENS STREET | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| St Dunstans Jubilee Ground THE PAVILION THE PAVILION CATFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 687 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.