Overview of SE2 0LY

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Greening Street is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0LY 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 Greening Street, London, SE2 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0BT, SE2 0LU, SE2 0LZ, SE2 0JP, SE2 0LR, SE2 0BN, SE2 0JR, SE2 0ND, SE2 0JS.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE2 0LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%51.7%-0.3% 51.0% 0.7%
Male48%48.3%0.3% 49.0% -0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.4%34.7%-5.7% 37.9% -3.2%
Married: Opposite sex45.5%49.6%4.1% 44.2% 5.4%
Separated3.6%2%-1.6% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced7.2%8.5%1.3% 9.1% -0.6%
Widowed3.2%5.2%2.0% 6.1% -0.9%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health53.1%49.5%-3.6% 48.4% 1.1%
Good health33.9%33%-0.9% 33.6% -0.6%
Fair health8.5%13.7%5.2% 12.7% 1.0%
Bad health3.4%1.9%-1.5% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health1.1%1.9%0.8% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 43.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.4%21.3%7.9% 18.2% 3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.4%7.2%-7.2% 9.6% -2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.8%10%-4.8% 13.4% -3.4%
Apprenticeship1.8%4%2.2% 5.3% -1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.7%11.2%-2.5% 16.9% -5.7%
Degree or Similar35.4%43.4%8.0% 33.8% 9.6%
Other6.5%2.8%-3.7% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.4%1.9%0.5% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian2.8%2.6%-0.2% 3.1% -0.5%
Pakistani0.6%0.3%-0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian3.7%5.4%1.7% 1.6% 3.8%
Black African19.2%10.6%-8.6% 2.5% 8.1%
Black Caribbean5.6%4.2%-1.4% 1.0% 3.2%
Other Black3.1%4.2%1.1% 0.5% 3.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.4%1%-0.4% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African1.7%2.2%0.5% 0.4% 1.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.5%1.3%-1.2% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.6%1.6%1.0% 0.8% 0.8%
White57.1%60.6%3.5% 81.4% -20.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%4.2%4.2% 1.6% 2.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.9%62.1%-6.8% 83.2% -21.1%
European Union6.8%14.3%7.5% 6.1% 8.2%
Rest of Europe0.6%2.8%2.2% 0.8% 2.0%
Africa15.5%9.6%-5.9% 2.7% 6.9%
Middle East and Asia5.6%6.5%0.9% 5.6% 0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.5%4.3%1.8% 1.3% 3.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK68.4%63.5%-4.9% 83.2% -19.7%
10+ Years1.7%20%18.3% 9.8% 10.2%
5-10 Years10.2%7%-3.2% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years8.8%8.3%-0.5% 2.2% 6.1%
Less than 2 years11%1.3%-9.7% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom66.9% 76.7% -9.8%
Ireland1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Italy2.2% 0.6% 1.6%
Spain0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland3.8% 1.3% 2.5%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Other EU countries4.1% 1.5% 2.6%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa3.8% 0.3% 3.5%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held9.8% 13.5% -3.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.4% 37.2% -11.8%
Christian52.1% 46.2% 5.9%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu0.3% 1.7% -1.4%
Muslim11.1% 6.5% 4.6%
Sikh2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Not answered6.7% 6.0% 0.7%

Safety

Is Greening Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greening Street was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% lower than the Abbey Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Greening Street has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood and the 6th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,600
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SE2 0LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Greening Street are based on 49 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Greenwich.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Greening Street, London, SE2 0LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SE2 0LY

Average Price
£464,757
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£464,757
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Greening Street

Average Price
£420,815
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£420,815
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Greening Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
73 Greening Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£536,0002023-08-02 £537,623
41 Greening Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£370,0002021-04-07 £412,772
22 Greening Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£440,0002017-09-26 £518,814
73 Greening Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£470,0002016-12-15 £603,592
47 Greening Street, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£280,0002014-10-17 £419,789
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SE2 0LY

Employment

SE2 0LY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.

SE2 0LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Part-Time Employee37
Retired37
Self-Employed29
Looking after home or family16
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed8
Other6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Education24
Construction17
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Financial and insurance activities14
Accommodation and food service activities11
Administrative and support service activities10
Other9
Transport and storage7
Manufacturing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Information and communication4
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbey Wood Nursery School
Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX
3out of 4 352 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS
3out of 4 421 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Boxgrove Primary School
Boxgrove Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9JP
3out of 4 643 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 1,029 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
De Lucy Primary School
Cookhill Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PD
3out of 4 1,033 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Willow Bank Primary School
Seacourt Road , Thamesmead SE2 9XB
3out of 4 1,319 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Paul's Academy
Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX
3out of 4 987 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls
1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF
- not rated 1,927 yd Free schools No Girls More About School
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT
3out of 4 1,974 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Welling School
Elsa Road , DA16 1LB
2out of 4 2,443 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plumstead Manor School
Old Mill Road , SE18 1QF
3out of 4 2,491 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 4,418 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Garrard Academy
Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW
1out of 4 1,660 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 4,185 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horizons Academy Bexley
Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA
3out of 4 987 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 2,638 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Waterside School
Robert Street , SE18 7NB
3out of 4 2,653 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cornerstone School
Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW
- not rated 3,001 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heart and Soul Flavour106 Mcleod Road330 yd
Abbey Cafe183 Abbey Wood Road362 yd
The Taj Mahal6 Wilton Road, London425 yd
Perfect chicken152 Felixstowe Road510 yd
Metros Fried Chicken2 Basildon Road886 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Abbey ArmsAbbey Arms, 31 Wilton Road452 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
WH SmithAbbey Wood Railway Station Wilton Road354 yd
Greggs PLC7 Wilton Road389 yd
New Winson9 Wilton Road394 yd
Finest Chicken Peri Peri Grill515 Abbey Road, London399 yd
ABBEY GRILL11A Wilton Road400 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative112 - 116 Mcleod Road330 yd
Best Price Cash & CarryUnit 8 And 9, Lyndean Industrial Estate Felixstowe Road586 yd
Lidl1B Eynsham Drive1,029 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Michaels Church Hall
ABBEY WOOD ROAD
263 yd
Abbey Wood Community Leisure Centre
KNEE HILL
327 yd
Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed)
Bostall Hill
grass pitches944 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed203 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed29.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.