Bostall Lane is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0JY 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 Bostall Lane, London, SE2 0JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0QT, SE2 0JZ, SE2 0JX, SE2 0TJ, SE2 0SY, SE2 0QU, SE2 0LQ, SE2 0LB, SE2 0SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 0JY is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 46.6% | 46% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 54% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 SE2 0JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.4% 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 | 40.3% | 55.4% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 17.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 32.1% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 42.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.8% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 27.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 18.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 54.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 75.2% | 68.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 68.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 23.6% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 1.3% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bostall Lane was 49.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bostall Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 185th lowest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2024-08-12 | £414,149 |
| 129 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-27 | £242,250 |
| 125 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-10-09 | £379,254 |
| 123 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-02-23 | £450,168 |
| 135 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-09-21 | £381,905 |
The percentage of student residents living in SE2 0JY 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 | 103 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Infant School Fuchsia Street , Bostall Lane SE2 0QS | - not rated | 117 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Junior School Fuchsia Street , Abbey Wood SE2 0QS | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School Wickham Lane , Abbey Wood SE2 0XX | - not rated | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,065 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 | 4,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfield School Church Manor Way , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Schoolhouse Education 42 Combwell Crescent , SE2 9LZ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 346 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 2 Basildon Road | 521 yd | |
| Chestnuts Kiosk | Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road | 791 yd | |
| Abbey Cafe | 183 Abbey Wood Road | 832 yd | |
| Bay Leaf Tandoori | 13 Wickham Lane | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo's Kitchen | Alexander Mcleod Primary School Fuchsia Street | 232 yd | |
| Shekinah global & butchers ltd | 80 Mcleod Road | 340 yd | |
| The Plaice of Sole | 70 Mcleod Road | 348 yd | |
| WH Smith | Abbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road | 824 yd | |
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 112 - 116 Mcleod Road | 346 yd | |
| Best Price Cash & Carry | Unit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Church Hall ABBEY WOOD ROAD | 686 yd | |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre KNEE HILL | 796 yd | |
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 966 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.