Commonwealth Way is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0JR is located in the Abbey Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Erith and Thamesmead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commonwealth Way, London, SE2 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0JP, SE2 0LG, SE2 0LD, SE2 0LA, SE2 0JS, SE2 0LZ, SE2 0JT, SE2 0LY, SE2 0LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 0JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 52.8% | 55.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 44.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 41.5% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 1.8% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 53.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 21.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 38% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.4% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% 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 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 23.8% | 21% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 18.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 59.2% | 54.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 74.8% | 65.3% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 12.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 65.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 21.3% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.5% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonwealth Way was 98.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commonwealth Way has the 29th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 354th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 Commonwealth Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-10-31 | £429,393 |
| 312 Commonwealth Way, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2009-01-30 | £502,784 |
| 71 Commonwealth Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2003-11-27 | £501,347 |
| 316 Commonwealth Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2003-07-15 | £488,229 |
| 316 Commonwealth Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2002-07-22 | £334,785 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 0JR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,319 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart and Soul Flavour | 106 Mcleod Road | 296 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 495 yd | |
| The Taj Mahal | 6 Wilton Road, London | 557 yd | |
| Perfect chicken | 152 Felixstowe Road | 646 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 2 Basildon Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 357 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 389 yd | |
| Bongo's Kitchen | Alexander Mcleod Primary School Fuchsia Street | 477 yd | |
| WH Smith | Abbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road | 486 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | 7 Wilton Road | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 296 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 390 yd | |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 456 yd | |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 836 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.