Postcode Analysis Greenwich, London

ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BW.

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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 1BW 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 1BW 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 1BW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Eltham High Street, 0.6km 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 diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 high (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime rates near SE9 1BW are high at 147 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 behaviour157
Violence and sexual offences146
Shoplifting115
Public order72
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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Eltham Church of England Primary School

Good458 pupils0.3 km
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Eltham Hill School

Good1168 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

Good639 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding456 pupils0.8 km
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Gordon Primary School

Good435 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Academy Greenwich

Outstanding1165 pupils1.0 km
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Haimo Primary School

Good355 pupils1.0 km
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King's Oak School

Good36 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • Atlantic BBQ Grill0.7 km
  • Azzurro0.7 km
  • Cafe Dee Eltham0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.0 km
  • Village Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Well Hall News0.7 km
  • Yogikrupa0.2 km
  • Footscray Off Licence & Grocers0.7 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl UK GMBH0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Advice Hub0.3 km
  • Favourable Fried Chicken0.1 km
  • Royal Kebab0.2 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • Yi Wah0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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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
  • Mottingham1.2 km
  • New Eltham1.9 km