SE9 1DS is an active urban area on Strongbow Road, 0.7km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE9 1DS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00007988 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRONGBOW ROAD, SE9 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRONGBOW ROAD, SE9 1DS.
277
34
£ 62,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1DS 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
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in SE9 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1DS. 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
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
£ 233,500
2 sales · Mean £ 233,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1DS is above average at 134 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Deansfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Hooked0.7 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Eltham Chinese Hotpot0.4 km
- All In a Pickle0.6 km
- BOB'S YOUR UNCLE COFFEE0.4 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Eltham Kebab Express0.6 km
- Metro's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.8 km
- Westmount Kebab0.6 km
- Bella Napoli0.6 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Agoo Life Food Store0.3 km
- Anna's Polish Shop0.2 km
- Celebration Card Shop0.3 km
- Eltham Local Supermarket0.3 km
- Eltham Newsagents0.2 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Eltham GPO0.4 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.6 km
- Park Tavern0.4 km
- Rising Sun0.4 km
- The Draughts P.H0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eltham0.4 km
- Mottingham1.5 km
- Falconwood1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Eltham Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91DS · Data under Open Government Licence