John Donne Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE10 9FW is located in the Greenwich Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Donne Way, London, SE10 9FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 9FY, SE10 9FX, SE10 9QJ, SE10 8JE, SE10 8JG, SE10 9QF, SE10 8JA, SE10 8UF, SE10 8UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE10 9FW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.8% | 53.3% | 12.5% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 59.2% | 46.7% | -12.5% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE10 9FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 84.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 70.2% | 84.6% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 46.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.7% | 13.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -30.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 1% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 62.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE10 9FW this area, 1.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 42.1% | 30.6% | 16.9% | 25.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.8% | 44.3% | -17.5% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 82.4% | 62.9% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -18.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 56.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 56.5% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 17.3% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 56.6% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 17.5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Donne Way was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Greenwich Creekside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
John Donne Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Greenwich Creekside and the 34th lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Bellville House, 2 John Donne Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2026-03-30 | £440,000 |
| 116 Bellville House, 2 John Donne Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2026-03-18 | £475,000 |
| 162 Bellville House, 4 John Donne Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2026-01-23 | £487,425 |
| 118 Bellville House, 2 John Donne Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-10-22 | £342,526 |
| 180 Bellville House, 4 John Donne Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-09-18 | £593,265 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around John Donne Way, London, SE10 9FW has medium flood risk from rivers and the sea.
46 of 46 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around John Donne Way, London, SE10 9FW has low surface water flood risk.
46 of 46 properties (100.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SE10 9FW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE10 9FW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 190 |
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wolfe Junior School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Infant School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Primary School Frankham Street , SE8 4RN | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ursula's Convent School Crooms Hill , Greenwich SE10 8HN | 2out of 4 | 834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers Askes School Jerningham Road , Lewisham SE14 5NY | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Laban Laban , Creekside SE8 3DZ | - not rated | 349 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 10 St John's Vale , SE8 4EW | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-West Cafe | 141 Greenwich High Road | 41 yd | |
| Banh Mi Leo | 19 Lovibond Lane | 60 yd | |
| 18Grams | 23 Lovibond Lane | 88 yd | |
| Davy's Wine Vault | 163 - 165 Greenwich High Road | 134 yd | |
| Coffee and Beyond | 83 - 85 Greenwich High Road | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole Bar & Restaurant | 131 Greenwich High Road | 77 yd | |
| Ashburnham Arms | Ashburnham Arms, 25 Ashburnham Grove | 231 yd | |
| Belushi's | Belushis, 189 Greenwich High Road | 290 yd | |
| Guildford Arms | Guildford Arms, 55 Guildford Grove | 400 yd | |
| The Old Joinery | Unit 1, Ravensbourne Wharf Norman Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Naru | 21 Lovibond Lane | 2 yd | |
| Yasmeen's Kitchen | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 154 yd | |
| Bennyscuisine and catering services | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 154 yd | |
| Waffle Sidechick | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 154 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | Unit 15, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dag supermarket | 41 Greenwich High Road | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 231 - 235 Greenwich High Road | 425 yd | |
| Aldi | 243 - 247 Greenwich High Road | 452 yd | |
| Art of Zero Living | 18 Royal Hill | 490 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 12 - 14 Creek Road | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 37 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 50 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 630 yd | |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 787 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 158 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 348 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 158 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.