Area Information for Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG

Bowness Road in Lewisham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Rushey Green ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lewisham East. This page combines information for the address Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SE6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SE6 2DG.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lewisham
Ward Rushey Green
Constituency Lewisham East * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 46 property sales in Bowness Road, SE6 2DG since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rushey Green), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 263 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE6 2DG.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG:

Jutland Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DQ
Engleheart Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2HN
Brays Gardens, Plassy Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2BB
Brownhill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2EJ
Plassy Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2AW
Engleheart Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2HP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SE6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 46 property sales in Bowness Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Bowness Road, Lewisham, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 16
Terraced 47
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 62
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 141
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowness Road, Lewisham, London contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 27
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 21
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 53
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 141

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 50
Two People 37
Three People 25
Four People 16
Five People 6
Six People 5
Seven People 1
8+ People 1
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 50
Family Household 63
Other Household 27
Total 140

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 48
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 11
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 141

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Lewisham East constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 172
Female 166
Total 338

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 24
5-9 22
10-14 20
15-19 11
20-24 12
25-29 20
30-34 33
35-39 30
40-44 37
45-49 31
50-54 25
55-59 20
60-64 16
65-69 12
70-74 8
75-79 7
80-84 6
85+ 2
Total 336

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE6 2DG does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 152
Married 71
Separated 7
Divorced 26
Widowed 12
Total 268

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 157
Good 126
Fair 37
Bad 17
Very Bad 1
Total 338

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 112
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 23
No GCSEs or Equivalent 42
Other 12
Total 266

Ethnic Group Embed This

Bowness Road, Lewisham, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 32% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 107
Mixed Ethnicity 22
Indian 5
Pakistani 7
Bangladeshi 6
Chinese 1
Other Asian 24
Black African 58
Black Caribbean 68
Other Black/African/Caribbean 21
Other 18
Total 337

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bowness Road, Lewisham, London), 62% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 211
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 33
Middle East and Asia 26
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 38
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 339

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 211
10+ Years 101
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 10
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 339

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SE6 2DG.

Passport(s) Held
None 21
United Kingdom 259
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 10
Middle East or Asia 6
North America or Caribbean 10
Central and South America 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 95
Christian 186
Buddhist 7
Hindu 8
Jewish 0
Muslim 27
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 13
Total 336

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 88
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 25
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 36
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 10
Total 268

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 22
Professional Occupations 35
Associate Professional Occupations 31
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 12
Skilled Trades Occupations 8
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 16
Total 160

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 41
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 21
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 39
Semi-Routine Occupation 28
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 28
Full-time Student 17
Total 269

Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG is within the Rushey Green policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 263 crimes were reported within half a mile of SE6 2DG.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 263 crimes committed near Bowness Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Rushey Green
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Lewisham. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SE6 2DG.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest railway station is Catford Bridge, approximately 680 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Catford Bridge 680 yards
Catford 800 yards
Bellingham 0.8 miles
Ladywell 0.8 miles
Hither Green 0.8 miles
Crofton Park 1.1 miles
Lee (London) 1.3 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.3 miles
Beckenham Hill 1.4 miles
Lewisham 1.5 miles
Lower Sydenham 1.6 miles
Forest Hill 1.7 miles
Brockley 1.7 miles
St Johns (London) 1.7 miles
Blackheath 1.8 miles
Grove Park 1.9 miles
Sydenham (London) 2 miles
New Beckenham 2.1 miles
Ravensbourne 2.2 miles
Nunhead 2.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest Overground station is Honor Oak Park, approximately 1.3 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, approximately 250 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 250 yards
    
Rushey Green Primary School 330 yards
    
Holbeach Primary School 680 yards
    
Prendergast Ladywell School (All Through) 0.6 miles
    
Brindishe Green School 0.7 miles
    
Sandhurst Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Rathfern Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Torridon Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Athelney Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is St Dunstan's College, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Dunstan's College 0.6 miles  
Prendergast Ladywell School (All Through) 0.6 miles
    
Conisborough College 0.8 miles
    
Prendergast School 1.1 miles
    
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (All Through) 1.2 miles
    
Prendergast Vale School (All Through) 1.3 miles
    
Bonus Pastor Catholic College 1.4 miles
    
Sedgehill Academy 1.5 miles
    
St Matthew Academy (All Through) 1.5 miles
    
Forest Hill School 1.6 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is Novum Health Partnership, approximately 580 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is Rushey Green Dental Practice, approximately 370 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is Lewisham Heather Close, approximately half a mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bowness Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 2DG. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Catford, approximately 340 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SE6 2DG

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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