SE9 1DR is a mixed residential area on Strongbow Crescent, 0.8km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE9 1DR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00007988 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRONGBOW CRESCENT, SE9 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRONGBOW CRESCENT, SE9 1DR.
277
34
£ 62,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE9 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1DR. The average age is 33.7. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 237,500
8 sales · Mean £ 232,937
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1DR is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting 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
Gordon Primary School
Eltham Hill School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Haimo Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Deansfield Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Burger King0.4 km
- Atlantic BBQ Grill0.3 km
- Azzurro0.8 km
- Cafe Dee Eltham0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- The Wine Merchant0.9 km
- Village Convenience Store0.8 km
- Well Hall News0.2 km
- Yogikrupa0.4 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Advice Hub0.5 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Royal Kebab0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Yi Wah0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Eltham GPO0.5 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.5 km
- Park Tavern0.5 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- The Draughts P.H0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eltham0.3 km
- Mottingham1.6 km
- Falconwood1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Eltham Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91DR · Data under Open Government Licence