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.
SE9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE9 1BQ.
186
29
£ 57,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Eltham Hill School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Haimo Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
King's Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SE91BQ · Data under Open Government Licence