Tarves Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE10 9JX is located in the Greenwich Creekside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Greenwich and Woolwich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tarves Way, London, SE10 9JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE10 9LL, SE10 9SE, SE10 9SF, SE10 9SG, SE10 9LF, SE10 9QN, SE10 9JU, SE10 9RN, SE10 9QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE10 9JX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 48.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 51.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 9JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 56.8% | 56.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 32.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 53.1% | 63.5% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 15.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 26.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.5% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 65.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 65.1% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 7.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 58.1% | 52.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 72.6% | 65.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 8.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 6.7% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 65.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18.4% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tarves Way was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Greenwich Creekside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tarves Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Greenwich Creekside and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 30 Temair House Roan Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-02-28 | £216,316 |
| Flat 18 Temair House Roan Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-07 | £357,988 |
| Flat 8 Temair House Roan Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,150 | 2021-10-15 | £338,868 |
| Flat 18 Temair House Roan Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-10-30 | £346,964 |
| Flat 16 Temair House Roan Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2017-09-18 | £352,143 |
SE10 9JX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE10 9JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,844 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 | 103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Infant School Randall Place , Greenwich SE10 9LA | - not rated | 103 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alfege with St Peter's Church of England Primary School Creek Road , Greenwich SE10 9RB | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf Royal Hill , SE10 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street , SE8 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| George Green's School 100 Manchester Road , Isle of Dogs E14 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Addey and Stanhope School 472 New Cross Road , New Cross SE14 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deptford Green School Edward Street , New Cross SE14 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Roan School Westcombe Park Road , Blackheath SE3 7QR | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 4,161 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 | 1,920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 3,759 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 | 439 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College London Bounty House , Stowage SE8 3DE | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Independant School 6 Melba Way , Off John Penn Road SE13 7QY | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Greenwich Maritime Greenwich Campus , Old Royal Naval College SE10 9LS | - not rated | 987 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Cafe & Multi Cuisine Restaurant | 18 Haddo Street | 122 yd | |
| Davy's Wine Vault | 163 - 165 Greenwich High Road | 237 yd | |
| The Lost Hour | 217 - 219 Greenwich High Road | 241 yd | |
| 18Grams | 23 Lovibond Lane | 250 yd | |
| Banh Mi Leo | 19 Lovibond Lane | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Joinery | Unit 1, Ravensbourne Wharf Norman Road | 199 yd | |
| Belushi's | Belushis, 189 Greenwich High Road | 215 yd | |
| Mitre | The Mitre, 291 Greenwich High Road | 350 yd | |
| Gate Clock PH (JD Wetherspoon PLC) | The Gate Clock Crescent Arcade | 371 yd | |
| North Pole Bar & Restaurant | 131 Greenwich High Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmeen's Kitchen | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 200 yd | |
| Bennyscuisine and catering services | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 200 yd | |
| Waffle Sidechick | Unit 6, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 200 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros | Unit 15, Greenwich Business Park, 53 Norman Road | 200 yd | |
| Naked | 9 Greenwich South Street | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 231 - 235 Greenwich High Road | 229 yd | |
| Aldi | 243 - 247 Greenwich High Road | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 308 Creek Road | 315 yd | |
| Waitrose | 1 Victoria Parade | 360 yd | |
| Eggla Asian Supermarket | 22 - 24 Victoria Parade | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre The Greenwich Centre Greenwich | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| The Gym (London Cutty Sark) CREEK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| West Greenwich Community Centre GREENWICH HIGH ROAD | 304 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich Movement) BELLVILLE HOUSE BELLVILLE HOUSE LOVIBOND LANE | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Greenwich) HORSEFERRY PLACE | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Wavelengths Leisure Centre WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE WAVELENGTHS LEISURE CENTRE GIFFIN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 712 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Greenwich) 48 - 80 48 - 80 Greenwich High Road | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| St Ursulas Convent School CROOMS HILL | 739 yd | |
| Tidemill Academy GIFFIN STREET | 809 yd | |
| Lewisham Southwark College (Closed) Deptford Church Street | health and fitness suite | 896 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 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.