Area Information for Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW

Summary Back to Top

Cowden Street in Lewisham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bellingham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Lewisham East. This page combines information for the address Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW, 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 3SW.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Lewisham
Ward Bellingham
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

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 Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW:

Longdown Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SN
Playgreen Way, Lewisham, London, SE6 3HR
Randlesdown Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SR
Elfrida Crescent, Lewisham, London, SE6 3EW
Randlesdown Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SP
King Alfred Avenue, Lewisham, London, SE6 3HT

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

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW 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.

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Housing (25 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 25 property sales in Cowden Street 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 Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 5
Semi-Detached 31
Terraced 37
Flat (Purpose-Built) 54
Flat (Converted) 15
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 143
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cowden Street, Lewisham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 57% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 26
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 21
Rented: Other Social 59
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 22
Rented: Other 4
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 59
Two People 37
Three People 20
Four People 11
Five People 6
Six People 4
Seven People 3
8+ People 1
Total 141

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Cowden Street, Lewisham, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 57
Family Household 74
Other Household 9
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 46
Deprived In Two Dimensions 28
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 141

People Back to Top

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 50% male.

Gender
Male 159
Female 161
Total 320

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 14
5-9 20
10-14 26
15-19 15
20-24 22
25-29 23
30-34 18
35-39 17
40-44 26
45-49 11
50-54 31
55-59 25
60-64 26
65-69 13
70-74 15
75-79 6
80-84 4
85+ 9
Total 321

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SE6 3SW 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 115
Married 76
Separated 11
Divorced 36
Widowed 18
Total 256

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 152
Good 87
Fair 46
Bad 22
Very Bad 14
Total 321

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Cowden Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 31% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 81
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 5
Total 253

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Cowden Street, 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 45% 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 144
Mixed Ethnicity 19
Indian 8
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 1
Other Asian 23
Black African 50
Black Caribbean 36
Other Black/African/Caribbean 13
Arab 1
Other 23
Total 319

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 217
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 8
Africa 31
Middle East and Asia 25
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 20
Total 321

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 217
10+ Years 83
5-10 Years 4
2-5 Years 9
Less Than 2 Years 7
Total 320

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 3SW.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 243
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 20
Rest of Europe 2
African Countries 5
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 7

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 73
Christian 165
Buddhist 5
Hindu 16
Jewish 1
Muslim 30
Sikh 5
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 26
Total 321

Employment Back to Top

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 69
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 27
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 8
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 15
Retired 44
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 28
Other 26
Total 254

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 9
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 26
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 11
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 125

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 18
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 51
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 11
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 36
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 47
Full-time Student 14
Total 252

Policing and Crime Back to Top

Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW is within the Bellingham policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Cowden Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Bellingham
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

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

Nearby Services Back to Top

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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 3SW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest railway station is Bellingham, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bellingham 710 yards
Lower Sydenham 780 yards
Beckenham Hill 0.5 miles
New Beckenham 1 mile
Catford 1 mile
Catford Bridge 1.1 miles
Sydenham (London) 1.2 miles
Beckenham Junction 1.2 miles
Forest Hill 1.3 miles
Ravensbourne 1.4 miles
Penge East 1.4 miles
Kent House 1.4 miles
Clock House 1.6 miles
Honor Oak Park 1.7 miles
Penge West 1.7 miles
Crofton Park 1.8 miles
Ladywell 1.9 miles
Hither Green 1.9 miles
Anerley 2 miles
Shortlands 2.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest Overground station is Sydenham, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Elfrida Primary School, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Elfrida Primary School 230 yards
    
Athelney Primary School 590 yards
    
Haseltine Primary School 770 yards
    
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles
    
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Adamsrill Primary School 0.6 miles
    
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Our Lady and St Philip Neri Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Rathfern Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Kilmorie Primary School 0.9 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Sedgehill Academy, approximately half a mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Sedgehill Academy half a mile
    
Conisborough College 0.7 miles
    
Forest Hill School 0.9 miles
    
St Dunstan's College 1 mile  
Bonus Pastor Catholic College 1.1 miles
    
Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.1 miles
    
Prendergast Ladywell School (All Through) 1.4 miles
    
Sydenham School 1.4 miles
    
Sydenham High School, GDST 1.6 miles  
Haberdashers' Knights Academy 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Bellingham Green Surgery, approximately 200 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 Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Integrity Dental Care, approximately 200 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 Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Lewisham Heather Close, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Cowden Street, Lewisham, London, SE6 3SW. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Sydenham, approximately 750 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in SE6 3SW

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+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

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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