SE9 1AX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Eltham in Greenwich. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
Within the SE9 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00182123 (shared with 504 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE9 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE9 1AX.
186
29
£ 57,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 70% private renter occupancy, SE9 1AX is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1AX. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1AX is above average at 133 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.
school Local Schools
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Eltham Hill School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Gordon Primary School
Haimo Primary School
King's Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Burger King0.2 km
- Atlantic BBQ Grill0.7 km
- Azzurro0.7 km
- Cafe Dee Eltham0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.1 km
- Village Convenience Store0.7 km
- Well Hall News0.7 km
- Yogikrupa0.2 km
- Footscray Off Licence & Grocers0.7 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Advice Hub0.3 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Royal Kebab0.2 km
- Subway0.1 km
- The Frying Pan1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Pavillion Sports & Leisure Club0.9 km
- Eltham GPO0.1 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.5 km
- Park Tavern0.1 km
- Rising Sun0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eltham0.6 km
- Mottingham1.1 km
- New Eltham1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91AX · Data under Open Government Licence