SE9 1BT is an active urban area on Eltham High Street, 0.4km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Greenwich. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00182304 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BT.
434
34
£ 57,200 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1BT 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SE9 1BT — age 34, 38% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £300k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1BT. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1BT 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 Hill School
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Haimo Primary School
Gordon Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
King's Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Burger King0.3 km
- Atlantic BBQ Grill0.6 km
- Azzurro0.8 km
- Cafe Dee Eltham0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- The Wine Merchant0.9 km
- Village Convenience Store0.9 km
- Well Hall News0.6 km
- Yogikrupa0.0 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.3 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Advice Hub0.4 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.0 km
- Royal Kebab0.0 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Frying Pan0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Brockleians RFC1.0 km
- Eltham GPO0.2 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.3 km
- Park Tavern0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eltham0.5 km
- Mottingham1.2 km
- New Eltham2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91BT · Data under Open Government Licence