SE9 1HE is an active urban area on Dobell Road, 0.7km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
For serious buyers, SE9 1HE is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £612k, up 53.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00007987 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOBELL ROAD, SE9 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOBELL ROAD, SE9 1HE.
362
40
£ 62,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE9 1HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE9 1HE's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £612k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £612k. Property prices are trending up 53.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1HE. The average age is 40.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 657,500
2 sales · Mean £ 657,500
Semi-Detached
£ 555,000
7 sales · Mean £ 523,571
Terraced
£ 510,000
1 sales · Mean £ 510,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1HE is above average at 131 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
Gordon Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Haimo Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Deansfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Hooked0.8 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Eltham Chinese Hotpot0.3 km
- All In a Pickle0.7 km
- BOB'S YOUR UNCLE COFFEE0.3 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Eltham Kebab Express0.7 km
- Metro's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Westmount Kebab0.6 km
- Bella Napoli0.7 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Agoo Life Food Store0.2 km
- Anna's Polish Shop0.1 km
- Celebration Card Shop0.2 km
- Eltham Local Supermarket0.2 km
- Eltham Newsagents0.1 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Eltham GPO0.3 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.5 km
- Park Tavern0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.4 km
- The Draughts P.H0.3 km
- + 6 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
- Mottingham1.4 km
- Falconwood1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Eltham Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91HE · Data under Open Government Licence