SE9 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Eltham Park Gardens, 1.3km from South End in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Park & Progress ward and the Eltham constituency.
For serious buyers, SE9 1AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £767k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00007977 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELTHAM PARK GARDENS, SE9 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTHAM PARK GARDENS, SE9 1AR.
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£ 66,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SE9 1AR combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£767k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £767k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1AR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 767,500
3 sales · Mean £ 749,333
Terraced
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
Detached
£ 885,000
1 sales · Mean £ 885,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE9 1AR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Deansfield Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Stationers' Crown Woods Academy
Eltham Church of England Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
Eastcote Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Hooked0.5 km
- All In a Pickle0.4 km
- China Noodle1.0 km
- Il mirto bianco0.8 km
- Prezzo0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Westmount Kebab0.4 km
- Bella Napoli0.4 km
- Eltham Park South Cafe0.3 km
- IRO SUSHI1.0 km
- The Curry Garden0.5 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Say's Sugarcraft0.9 km
- VIMAX0.9 km
- R S News0.9 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Fletchers0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rising Sun0.9 km
- The Long Pond0.4 km
- Falcon Harvester1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Falconwood0.9 km
- Eltham1.2 km
- New Eltham2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91AR · Data under Open Government Licence