Woodbrook Road is in London and in Greenwich district. SE2 0PA is located in the Plumstead Common 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 Woodbrook Road, London, SE2 0PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE2 0NT, SE2 0PB, SE2 0NS, SE2 0NZ, SE2 0PD, SE2 0NU, DA16 3ET, SE18 2AS, SE2 0PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE2 0PA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 50.2% | 55.1% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44.9% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 37% | 38.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 52.2% | 49.4% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 15% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 15.8% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 15.8% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 11.5% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 36.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 20% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 17.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 63% | 58% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 75.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 75.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 75.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21.6% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbrook Road was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Plumstead & Glyndon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodbrook Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon and the 372nd highest crime rate of 755 local areas in Greenwich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Woodbrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £577,000 | 2025-09-08 | £584,935 |
| 106 Woodbrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2025-06-30 | £505,701 |
| 114 Woodbrook Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-10 | £460,287 |
| 124 Woodbrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-05-23 | £367,208 |
| 68 Woodbrook Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-03-16 | £363,015 |
SE2 0PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 5,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Sidmouth Road , DA16 1DR | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School Fuchsia Street , SE2 0QS | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander McLeod Infant School Fuchsia Street , Bostall Lane SE2 0QS | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School Bassant Road , SE18 2NP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welling School Elsa Road , DA16 1LB | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Academy Finchale Road , Abbey Wood SE2 9PX | 2out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood School Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9AJ | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Community 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 | 2,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 3,969 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 | 1,287 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manormead School Church Manorway , Abbey Wood SE2 0HY | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ADO River Valley School Poets Corner Centre , 19a Keats Road DA16 3NB | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Dene School Swingate Lane , SE18 2JD | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cafe | 261 Wickham Lane | 370 yd | |
| PDC Cafe | Professional Development Centre, 1 Waterdale Road | 373 yd | |
| Highway Cafe (Mem's) | 92 Kings Highway | 510 yd | |
| Pizza @ night | 241 Wickham Lane | 543 yd | |
| Metros Fried Chicken | 2 Basildon Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish & Kebab Basket | 255 Wickham Lane | 392 yd | |
| Salt & Batter | 67 Hadlow Road, Welling | 912 yd | |
| Bongo's Kitchen | Alexander Mcleod Primary School Fuchsia Street | 988 yd | |
| East Ocean | 7 Wickham Lane | 1,059 yd | |
| Mr. Hot Wings | 178 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Academy (Closed) Oakmere Road | 465 yd | |
| Bostall Heath & Woods (Closed) Bostall Hill | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Camdale Playing Fields Camdale Road | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Welling School ELSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Swingate Playing Fields Swingate Lane | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Welling Youth Centre (Closed) Lovel Avenue | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.