Who lives in SE6 2RX
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SE6 2RX, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Downham West
- Council
- Lewisham
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,633 (2024)
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Who lives in SE6 2RX
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around SE6 2RX (Downham West) (about 1,633 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 35–39, at 7.7% of residents. 16.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 23.4% are 65 or over, above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.4% of residents are female and 46.6% male.
- Female53.4%51%
- Male46.6%49%
Relationship status
35.6% of adults in the SE6 2RX area are married or in a civil partnership, below the England average of 44.7%. 42% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.9% of residents in the SE6 2RX area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good39.4%48.5%
- Good37.5%33.7%
- Fair15.5%12.7%
- Bad5.7%4%
- Very bad1.9%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.