Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

MARLOWE GARDENS, SE9 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWE GARDENS, SE9 1AB.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SE9 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SE9 1AB's 59% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 23.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SE9 1AB is a mixed residential area on Marlowe Gardens, 1.1km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.

For families considering a move, SE9 1AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, down 23.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00008021 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1AB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.8%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 268,000

18 sales · Mean £ 263,722

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SE9 1AB is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour109
Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting29
Other theft25
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Eltham Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding456 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

Good639 pupils0.4 km
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Stationers' Crown Woods Academy

Good1613 pupils1.0 km
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Gordon Primary School

Good435 pupils1.1 km
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Eltham Hill School

Good1168 pupils1.1 km
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Deansfield Primary School

Outstanding481 pupils1.3 km
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Wyborne Primary School

Good430 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Agoo Life Food Store0.7 km
  • Anna's Polish Shop0.7 km
  • Celebration Card Shop0.6 km
  • Eltham Local Supermarket0.6 km
  • Eltham Newsagents0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Eltham GPO0.6 km
  • Park Tavern0.5 km
  • Rising Sun0.2 km
  • The Draughts P.H0.8 km
  • The Long Pond0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Eltham Chinese Hotpot0.3 km
  • All In a Pickle0.8 km
  • BOB'S YOUR UNCLE COFFEE0.3 km
  • China Noodle0.2 km
  • Coban's Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.8 km
  • Eltham Park South Cafe0.7 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • IRO SUSHI0.2 km
  • New Golden City0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eltham1.0 km
  • Mottingham1.4 km
  • Falconwood1.5 km