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 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.1% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bostall Lane has the 24th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 | £403,601 |
| 129 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-27 | £254,750 |
| 125 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-10-09 | £373,192 |
| 123 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-02-23 | £439,988 |
| 135 Bostall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-09-21 | £373,268 |
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 | 170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,363 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 | 53 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School Mottisfont Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Mount Primary School Purrett Road , Plumstead SE18 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boxgrove Primary School Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lucy Primary School Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,324 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 4,003 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 | 2,118 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 | 3,936 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Robert Street , SE18 7NB | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through 121 Nuxley Road , Belverdere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Academy 146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Other independent special school | 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.