Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

SE9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE9 1BQ.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 57,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SE9 1BQ 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SE9 1BQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 70% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SE9 1BQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.7km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SE9 1BQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00182123 (shared with 504 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 1BQ. 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

White / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean14.0%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around SE9 1BQ is above average at 124 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 behaviour149
Violence and sexual offences141
Shoplifting115
Public order68
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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Eltham Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils0.2 km
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Eltham Hill School

Good1168 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

Good639 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding456 pupils0.7 km
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Gordon Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Haimo Primary School

Good355 pupils1.1 km
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Harris Academy Greenwich

Outstanding1165 pupils1.1 km
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King's Oak School

Good36 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Agoo Life Food Store0.2 km
  • Anna's Polish Shop0.3 km
  • Celebration Card Shop0.1 km
  • Eltham Local Supermarket0.1 km
  • Eltham Newsagents0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Eltham GPO0.1 km
  • Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.6 km
  • Park Tavern0.1 km
  • Rising Sun0.3 km
  • The Draughts P.H0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Eltham Chinese Hotpot0.2 km
  • All In a Pickle0.8 km
  • BOB'S YOUR UNCLE COFFEE0.1 km
  • China Noodle0.3 km
  • Coban's Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Bella Napoli0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • IRO SUSHI0.2 km
  • New Golden City0.5 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eltham0.6 km
  • Mottingham1.2 km
  • New Eltham1.8 km